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.
Enquire today to learn more about this fantastic role.
Applications will be considered on or before 25 October 2026.
For details and application form please contact:
Amy Bailey, Personnel, Lee Abbey, Lynton, Devon. EX35 6JJ
Tel: 01598 754250
E-mail: personnel@leeabbey.org.uk https://leeabbeydevon.org.uk
Lee Abbey Devon is home to a vibrant international Christian community. We host Christian retreats, conferences and holidays. Lee Abbey welcomes people and serves churches with the vision of people encountering Jesus Christ so that lives, relationships and communities are transformed.
Have you got a passion to serve? Do you want to be part of a community of Christians from many nations around the world, who encourage each other to put Christ at the centre and to live out the gospel in down-to-earth ways?
Being on Community is about living, working, serving and worshipping closely together, being open to being known for who we are. It’s challenging but great fun too, and if you let it, it can be life-changing.