Tea Cottage Team

Global Connections; North Devon; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Full board

Residential role

Job summary

Lee Abbey Tea Cottage in North Devon invites two individuals to join for the 2027 season. The roles are residential with an allowance, accommodation, and full board. Start window November 2026 to February 2027 to align with the Tea Cottage opening.

You will be part of a team delivering warm hospitality in a beautiful setting by the sea, with opportunities to explore different aspects of community life. Responsibilities include serving guests, taking orders, using the till, making drinks, baking,

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or cafe service preferred.
• Ability to take orders and handle a till.
• Willingness to work in a residential, community-focused environment.
• Must be available Nov 2026–Feb 2027.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests and take orders.
• Make drinks, bake and clean.
• Assist with kitchen or house team as needed.
• Participate in worship and community life.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest service

Till handling

Food preparation

Teamwork

Tools

Till/Point-of-Sale

Kitchen utensils

Job description

The Lee Abbey Tea Cottage is a much treasured place, serving cream teas, cakes, drinks and ice cream, with a smile. The Tea Cottage is set in a beautiful garden surrounded by trees, flowers, birdsong, with the sea right behind, and a stream flowing through.

We have an exciting opportunity for two people to join the Tea Cottage Team during the 2027 season. When the Tea Cottage closes for the winter, there will also be opportunities to serve with our Kitchen or House Team, giving you the chance to experience different aspects of life at Lee Abbey.

We are looking for people who are passionate about facilitating a place of encounter and extending God’s welcome and hospitality to all who visit. The role involves serving guests, taking orders, using the till, making drinks, baking and cleaning.

As a member of the community, you will also 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 one year and is residential with an allowance, accommodation, and full board. We take people at any point throughout the year but would be looking for a potential start date of anything from November 2026 to February 2027 so that you arrive before the Tea Cottage season opens.