Join us for the 2026 season at The Griffin, Dale

About Us:

The Griffin is a vibrant and friendly seaside pub and restaurant located in the picturesque village of Dale, Pembrokeshire. We're known for our freshly caught seafood, warm atmosphere, and excellent service that keeps both locals and holidaymakers coming back year after year.

Join Our Team for 2026

We’re now looking ahead to our 2026 season and are on the lookout for friendly, hard-working hospitality professionals to join our team. Whether you're applying solo or as a pair of experienced colleagues (e.g. one front of house, one kitchen), we’d love to hear from you!

Available Roles:

Front of House Team Member

Be the face of The Griffin – welcoming guests, taking orders, and delivering great service with a smile (and a flair for reading the daily fish specials!).

Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Help prepare and serve our popular menu, especially our seafood dishes. This role could suit a trained chef, experienced cook, or kitchen assistant comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Front of House:

Greet and seat guests with confidence and warmth
Take food & drink orders clearly and efficiently
Present and explain the daily fish specials
Run food & drinks to tables, clear and reset
Create a welcoming, relaxed guest experience

Kitchen:

Support food prep and cooking during busy services
Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards
Work as part of a small, efficient kitchen team
Assist with stock control, cleaning, and daily kitchen tasks

About You

Enthusiastic, reliable, and professional
Confident in customer-facing roles
Strong team players who work well under pressure
Previous hospitality or kitchen experience preferred
Looking for a seasonal live-in opportunity (double accommodation provided – ideal for a team of two) with opportunity going into a full-time position.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay + tips
Live-in accommodation in a private double room
Staff meals during long shifts
Beautiful seaside location
Supportive, fun team environment
Free on-site parking
Staff discounts & wellbeing programme
Great for a hospitality team or two individuals wanting to live and work by the sea

How to Apply

Please email your CV(s) and a short cover note to sian@griffindale.co.uk

letting us know:

Your relevant experience (Front of House, Kitchen, or both)
Whether you’re applying individually or with someone else
Why you’d love to spend a season by the sea at The Griffin

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 8-11 months

Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

THE GRIFFIN in Dale jobs

Seasonal Chef & Front of House Roles (Team Opportunity – Live-In)