Waverley Abbey Trust

2 job(s) at Waverley Abbey Trust

Waverley Abbey Trust Farnham, Surrey
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
VALUES & CULTURE Our team really is something special. Our people are gold. Our people come from all different walks of life, and it's this mix of brilliant personalities, experiences and insights that gives us that warm, open and friendly culture you can feel as soon as you meet us. But however wonderfully different we all are, there are five things we've all got in common, and they are the Waverley Abbey values. Our values are the key to what makes our culture so unique; they're a reflection of who each of us are and they're embedded in everything we do. OUR VALUES Integrity Compassion Selflessness Transformational Celebration SO WE EMPLOY AUTHENTIC, SELFLESS, COMPASSIONATE, TRANSFORMATIONAL AND FUN PEOPLE! JOB TITLE: Chef de Partie REPORTING TO: Head Chef HOURS: 40 hours per week. JOB TYPE: Full time - Permanent SALARY: £26,000-£28,000 PER ANNUM JOB PURPOSE We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at Waverley Abbey. Set in beautiful surroundings just outside Farnham, our kitchen serves everything from relaxed café food to weddings, events and special gatherings. It's a varied role in a busy, friendly kitchen where good food, thoughtful hospitality and doing things well really matter. You'll work closely with our Head Chef and the wider team, preparing fresh food, helping deliver events and services, and playing your part in creating the kind of experience our guests remember. You don't need to know everything already. We're looking for someone with some professional kitchen experience, solid basic skills, a good eye for detail and, above all, a positive attitude and appetite to learn. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING > Preparing and cooking fresh food for our café, weddings, functions and events. ABOUT YOU You'll probably have worked as a Commis Chef, Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role. More important than a perfect CV is the way you work: you care about food, notice the details and want to keep learning. Previous experience in a professional kitchen. WHY WAVERLEY ABBEY? Waverley Abbey is a little different. We're building a place where people can encounter God, be equipped and leave ready to make a difference in the world - and hospitality is a big part of how that welcome is experienced. We want Waverley Abbey to be the kind of workplace where people enjoy doing excellent work together, contribute ideas, grow their skills and have fun along the way. A FEW OF THE BENEFITS > Excellent annual leave and a wider staff benefits package. NTERESTED? If you enjoy great food, care about hospitality and would like to be part of a team creating something special at Waverley Abbey, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Type of contract Full time - shift pattern Salary £26,000-£28,000 PER ANNUM Hours of work 40 hours per week. Place of work Waverley Abbey House, Farnham.
Waverley Abbey Trust Farnham, Surrey
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
JOB PURPOSE At Waverley Abbey, our Christian faith is at the heart of who we are and all we do. As our work grows, we want to build strong, lasting relationships with those who share our vision and help make it possible. We are looking for a thoughtful, organised and relational person to support our Chief Development Officer. This is a varied role, bringing together excellent administration, careful coordination and warm hospitality. You will help turn conversations into practical next steps, ensuring that donors and partners feel valued and that commitments are followed through with care. You will join a team committed to serving others and seeing lives transformed, playing an important part in supporting the next chapter of Waverley Abbey's mission. This role will provide thoughtful, high-level support to the Chief Development Officer, helping them to build strong relationships, develop strategic partnerships and advance the vision and mission of Waverley Abbey. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare agendas, briefing papers and background information, take clear notes where needed and ensure actions are followed up promptly. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA