Kitchen Team Leader

One Stop Centre for Advice and Resources; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Accommodation

Full board

Job summary

Lee Abbey is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee the kitchens and dining areas, leading a multicultural team and ensuring efficient service. The role calls for a proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills and a relevant catering qualification.

The position is residential for three years, with pension, accommodation, and full board. It is open to a single person or a married couple, with applications considered on or before 25 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operating a busy kitchen.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Relevant catering qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lee Abbey kitchens and dining areas.
• Lead and inspire a varied, multicultural team.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and high service standards.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Could you be our next Kitchen Team Leader?

We are looking for a gifted catering manager with a love for food and a passion for people. You will oversee and efficiently manage the Lee Abbey kitchens and dining areas, while working with a multicultural team of varying ages and abilities. It would be helpful to have significant experience in operating a busy kitchen, leading and inspiring a varied team, and have a relevant catering qualification. You should be a self-starter and possess excellent organisational skills.

As a member of the community, you will take an active role in the worship, creative and serving aspects of community life, and have the opportunity to explore and use your God-given gifts.

The position is for three years and is residential with an allowance structure including pension, accommodation, and full board. Due to accommodation constraints the role is open to either a single person or married couple.

Applications will be considered on or before 25 October 2026.