Kitchen Team Leader

Premier; Lynton; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Full board

Pension

Job summary

Premier in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Kitchen Team Leader role at Lee Abbey. The successful candidate will oversee the kitchens and dining areas, managing a multicultural team and ensuring smooth operation.

This three-year residential position offers accommodation, full board, and pension, with applications invited by 25 October 2026. Single person or married couple may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a busy kitchen and leading a diverse team.
• Self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
• Relevant catering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lee Abbey kitchens and dining areas.
• Lead and inspire a varied team across shifts.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and guest service.
• Collaborate with community life activities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

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. We are currently able to offer this role to a single person or married couple.

Applications will be considered on or before 25 October 2026.