Join The TYF Team
Why join our team at TYF?
Jobs at TYF offer the opportunity to be part of a well-established adventure centre with a strong reputation for quality, professionalism, and people-focused experiences. Based in St Davids on the Pembrokeshire Coast, TYF delivers outdoor activities, training courses, accommodation, and hospitality to a wide range of guests throughout the year.
We’re always interested in hearing from people who are reliable, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. Our vacancies range from outdoor instruction and guiding roles through to hospitality, accommodation, operations, and support positions. Whether you work directly with guests or behind the scenes, every role plays an important part in how TYF operates.
Working at TYF means living and working in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal environments, with world-class sea kayaking, coasteering, climbing, and surfing on your doorstep. It also means being part of a supportive workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
We look for people from all backgrounds who take pride in their work, enjoy a social and active working environment, and want to contribute to a business that has been part of the outdoor sector for decades. In return, we offer varied work, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to be part of a respected adventure centre with a strong team culture.
If you’re looking for current TYF vacancies and want to work in a unique coastal setting with a committed and experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.
Available Vacancies
Chef / Cook – 2026 Season
Salary Range: £15 per hour
Contract Hours: 40 Hrs per week + overtime
Contract Length: Till October 31st 2026
Closing Date: Open till position filled
Interviews: Confirmed on application and based on your availability
About the Role
TYF Café is looking for a motivated and skilled Chef to oversee the daily operations of our kitchen in the heart of St Davids. This is a hands-on, seasonal role with the opportunity to transition into a year-round position for the right candidate. You’ll help us deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced food that reflects TYF’s values and commitment to adventure, community, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations
- Ensure consistent high-quality food preparation and presentation
- Plan menus and specials using seasonal, local ingredients where possible
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgeting
- Maintain food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP compliance
- Work closely with café manager to deliver an excellent customer experience
About You:
- Previous experience as a Chef or Senior Cook
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure
- A passion for good food, local produce, and sustainability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, friendly team
- Flexible and reliable, with a positive attitude
- Available to work both weekdays and weekends (occasional evenings)
- Level 3 Food hygiene qualification required
What We Offer:
- Competitive seasonal pay
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to help shape menus and food direction
- Potential for a year-round role
- Staff benefits across TYF’s Adventure and café operations
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you would like to work for TYF and how you fit the role to cafe@tyf.com
For more information, please contact Rebecca Carpenter (Hub Manager) at cafe@tyf.com
Adventure Guide – 2027 Season
Salary Range: £26,500 to £34,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Hours: 40 hrs per week (Annualised Hours)
Contract Length: March to September 2027
Closing Date: 31st January 2027
Interviews: To be confirmed
About the Role
TYF has been at the forefront of Adventure Education and Environmental Tourism since 1986. Nestled in the heart of Pembrokeshire TYF goes beyond the ordinary residential activity centres by integrating Adventure Education into our school’s programs and our tourism activities. Adventure Education at TYF is more than just adrenaline-pumping activities; it’s a holistic approach that combines outdoor adventures with experiential learning, fostering personal growth, environmental awareness, and a lifelong love for adventure. Visit www.tyf.com
About the Role:
- Full-time fixed-term contract between March 2026 to September 2026
- 40 hours per week (annualised hours)
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- 4-week induction training (paid)
- Training and development opportunities throughout employment
- Access to all our adventure equipment
- Work in a vibrant and supportive team environment
- Uniform provided
- Discount on top outdoor brands
Qualifications & Prerequisites:
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence
- 16-hour First Aid
- Delivering water and land activities to individuals and groups of different ages and abilities
- Hold a portfolio of NGB awards, in two or more of the following:
- RCI
- Paddlesport Touring Leader or Sea Kayak Leader
- ASI Level 1 or equivalent surf qualification
- A paddleboarding qualification (Ideally BC Coastal SUP Leader or Tidal SUP Leader)
- NCC Coasteering Guide Award
Desirable
- Hirer-level NGBs
- D1 (Minibus) and E (Trailer) classifications
- Beach Lifeguard
- Mountain Leader (summer)
- Level 1 Safeguarding Qualification
If you are an outdoor professional committed to education through the outdoors, safety, customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship, we invite you to join TYF and be a part of an exciting adventure community.
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you would like to work for TYF and how you fit the role to: staff@tyf.com.
For more information, please contact Richard Carpenter (Head of Centre) rich.c@tyf.com