Kitchen Team Leader

Global Connections; North Devon; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Pension

Full board

Job summary

Global Connections at Lee Abbey in North Devon seeks an experienced Kitchen Team Leader to oversee and efficiently manage the kitchens and dining areas, guiding a diverse team in a busy environment. This three-year, residential role offers an allowance structure including pension, accommodation, and full board, with accommodation available for single persons or couples.

You should bring a passion for food, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive, self-starting approach to community life

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lee Abbey kitchens and dining areas.
• Lead and manage a multicultural team.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and service.

Job description

Job Level: Experienced (non-manager) / skilled, Management / Leadership

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.