Careers
Year round, full and part time employment opportunities are available for service oriented people with a can do, flexible attitude, who can anticipate guests needs and constantly exceed expectations. Experience in a high service level hospitality environment is an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.
Our current vacancies:
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Free Parking
Uniforms provided
Workplace pension
Share of the gratuities
Leader in high pay rates in Pembrokeshire paying above the living wage
Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
£50 low season room rate for employees
£95 low season Friends and Family room rate*
Individual training and development opportunities
25% employee discount off food at Blas Restaurant, Twr y Felin Hotel
Historical yet contemporary work environment in the St Davids Peninsula
Employee referral programme with bonuses for introducing new employees
Rapid career progression opportunities available throughout the organisation
Temporary employee accommodation for new colleagues from outside Pembrokeshire
Full and part time flexible contracts with hours to suit, where applicable, to work around studies and family life
Shifts can include weekdays and/or weekends, so whether you’re studying, have hobbies or commitments, our rotas are available in advance for you to enjoy your days off.
Career Progression
At Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory we aim to inspire, encourage and develop. We will share our passion for hospitality and tourism, setting you on the path towards success within this industry. We choose to empower you within your job role in order that you thrive and grow. We encourage cross-departmental working in order for each team member to gain knowledge and an understanding of the business as a whole, which in turn offers career advancement within the company, either into senior roles or into other departments.
Training Opportunities
We believe our team is our greatest asset. We want to attract and retain exceptional people, and do so by offering a motivational and stimulating work environment. We invest in training in order to develop your skills and to help you work towards career goals. Training within the group is ongoing, with a variety of opportunities available at regular points in your career.
Head Chef – Sammy Owen
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Since February 2019, Head Chef Sam Owen has led the team at Blas to three AA Rosettes. He is passionate about creating exciting culinary experiences and has an enthusiasm for ingredients. He focuses on flavours and looks for opportunities to demonstrate his creative flair.
He also works closely with Pembrokeshire College, taking on chefs for work experience and guest chefs at college dinner events, with the aim of inspiring the next generation.
Study while you Work
If you are considering furthering your education, whilst also working, do get in touch so that we can assist you with your application.
We are delighted to promote the new International Gastronomy Management (BA, DipHE, CertHE) Degree, on offer at University of Wales, Trinity St Davids which can be studied alongside your employment.
Why choose this course?
- Half of the programme is delivered on placement in industry and the ‘taught’ modules are delivered online
- Employability is at the heart of the programme
- Strong working relationships with leaders in the restaurant industry
- All staff who will be teaching on the programme have close links with industry and many are former employees or operators of restaurants themselves
- Learners will also have the opportunity to receive bespoke careers guidance.
