Chef & Deputy Kitchen Team Leader | OSCAR
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Chef & Deputy Kitchen Team Leader

Lee Abbey

  • Posted 10 Nov 2026
  • Closing Date 18 Dec 2026
  • Location Barnstaple
  • Location Type Location-based
  • Finance Salary or Allowance, Voluntary
  • Job Type Full-time, 3 to 12 months, 1 to 4 years

Join the Lee Abbey Community and be part of our welcoming and diverse Kitchen Team.

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic chef with a passion for delivering excellent food? Are you organised, proactive and confident in leading and supporting a team?

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our Kitchen Team as Deputy at Lee Abbey. Working closely with the Kitchen Team Leader, you will play an important role in the smooth and efficient running of our kitchens and dining areas, helping to create a warm and welcoming experience for our guests and community.

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.

Applications will be considered on or before 18 December 2026.

For details and application form please contact:

Amy Bailey, Personnel, Lee Abbey, Lynton, Devon. EX35 6JJ

Tel: 01598 754250

E-mail: [email protected] https://leeabbeydevon.org.uk

Please mention OSCAR when responding to this opportunity.

Lee Abbey

Lee Abbey

Lee Abbey is a retreat conference center in North Devon, which is run by an International Christian Community

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://leeabbey.org.uk

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