http://news.caterer.comNews from Caterer.comen-gbWed, 30 Jan 2008 13:57:45 GMTCopyright: (C) Totaljobs Group Ltd, see http://www.caterer.com/Contents/Content/TermsAndConditions.html for terms and conditions of reusepub jobs might consider taking a course in Welsh after the news that a redeveloped pub has reopened its doors as an establishment focused on encouraging pub-goers to speak in their native tongue.

The former Seven Stars bar on Chester Street has been renamed Saith Seren, a direct Welsh translation of its original name, and is being managed by the Wrexham Welsh Centre, reports BBC News.

It was officially opened by Welsh learner of the year and Wrexham Supporters' Trust member, Spencer Harris, and former Wrexham manager and player Dixie McNeil.

Saith Seren's chair, Wrexham councillor Marc Jones, said he hoped the pub would encourage people to learn the language.

"As well as promoting the Welsh language and culture in..

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The 80-room establishment is expected to generate 50 jobs in the town, reports the Barry and District News.

Building work on the project will get underway soon. High Street Traders Association chairman Anthony Hopkins said he hoped it would encourage investment in the town and bring visitors into the shopping district.

"It's nice seeing investment coming into Barry, especially in this economic climate," added Mr Hopkins.

The project could be finished and open to guests for October 2012, according to the project manager.

Jim Francis explained the company was..

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The Pantglas Hall development will involve a 100-bedroom hotel and an 80-house residential development and provide up to 70 full-time hotel jobs for the area, reports the Daily Mail.

It could attract 20,000 Chinese tourists annually, according to director Tommy Li.

Construction firm Maxhard, which has offices in Beijing and London, is behind the project and describes it as a "luxurious development for a select international clientele looking to enjoy a tranquil Welsh retreat."

The development is also expected to include a swimming pool, spa and restaurant.

Architect Lamidi Evbuomwan said the holiday village had involved a £500,000 investment so far and..

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The Friars Walk scheme could bring 1,400 jobs to the Welsh town overall, reports the South Wales Argus.

Queensbury, the developer behind the project, hopes to expand an existing pub and introduce the new eateries as an incentive for visitors and local residents to visit the city centre and provide a boost to Newport's night-time economy.

A planning application was submitted to the council last week and is expected to be considered in the spring.

Council leader Matthew Evans said the job creation proposed by the developers would be a step..

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The Marine Buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan seaside resort town have been the focus of a scheme to create a 55-bedroom luxury hotel, reports the Penarth Times.

Head chef positions and other catering roles may become available in the attached wine bar and cafe if the scheme meets with approval from the Design Commission for Wales and the Vale Council.

Restaurateur Benigno Martinez is behind the plan. His son Tanny said the mooted hotel could employ around 30 staff and attract business and tourism to the town.

"Depending on planning, we hope to start in..

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Kinmel Hall was bought for almost £1.5 million by an investor who already has several business interests in Wales just minutes before it had been due to go to auction, reports BBC News.

Simon Rigsall, a spokesman for the buyer, said the proposals to turn the building into a hotel will create more jobs if a planning application receives the green light.

"I can't say much about the buyer at this stage, but he is already a substantial investor in Wales," he added.

It is believed two international hotel groups had been interested in submitting bids for Kinmel Hall..

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Speaking to BBC Wales News, Scott Davidson of Henry Davidson Developments expressed confidence that the site will be one of the few new developments of its kind in the UK to open in 2012.

It is believed about 175 jobs will be available at the complex, known as East Gate, with around 80 of these set to be created during the construction phase.

Office space, restaurants, bars and small retail units will also be situated at the development, along with a bus interchange that has already opened.

Mr Davidson commented: "We are very pleased with the progress but there is a lot of..

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White, the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, could be planning to open a new branch of his MPW Steakhouse, Bar & Grill eatery chain in the Welsh capital, reports WalesOnline.

The establishment could become the focal point of a three-star hotel on Queen Street that has been proposed by Bristol-based Sanguine Hospitality.

Marco Pierre White-branded restaurants have previously been opened at Sanguine projects in Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Manchester.

Sanguine Hospitality chairman Simon Matthews-Williams said: "It's our intention for it to be an Indigo Hotel and a Marco Pierre White restaurant, but we will not approach them to sign up..

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Pub chain Martson's has submitted a planning application for the establishment on the outskirts of the town via Pettifer Investments, owner of the Penrhos Retail Estate, reports the Bangor and Anglesey Mail.

Holyhead Town Council has already discussed the proposals and is thought to be in favour of the new restaurant, which will need to fill positions such as head chef jobs.

Councillor Ann Kennedy commented: "I'd like to see us ask the developers to do their best to employ the long-term unemployed and work with agencies who could train with the hospitality sector."

Marston's operates..

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This is according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA), which claims 20,000 jobs can be generated by the year 2020 if government support continues.

An Oxford Economics survey found that hotel recruitment, restaurant and bar jobs account for almost a fifth of the working population in Wales.

It also found that hospitality jobs contribute £1.4 billion to the Welsh economy in wages and profits each year.

Andrew Evans, chair of the BHA in Wales, said the findings highlight the "tremendous" addition the industry makes to the country's economic fabric.

"These are not just small jobs,..

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