Chef

We're looking for a passionate Chef to join our Food & Beverage team at Anglesey - a place where fresh, seasonal food, warm hospitality and beautiful surroundings come together.

You'll be working in the single busiest food and beverage operation the National Trust has, you'll help us create memorable experiences for everyone who visits.

This role is offered as one full time position. You'll work alternate weekends, and you'll benefit from a flexible rota day (s), between Monday to Friday to help support your work life balance.

You'll be working to an annualised contract of 1950 hours. The hours a week you work may change but your wage each month will stay the same.

Anglesey Abbey has limited public transport links, please consider how you'll travel to work before applying.

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Potential start date: Immediate/appropriate to any serving of notice requirements

What it's like to work here

Anglesey Abbey, Mill and Gardens, a Jacobean style House with formal gardens just outside of Cambridge, with two Food & Beverage outlets offering a variety of seasonal menus. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team who take pride in serving great food in a remarkable setting.

Our kitchens follow the National Trust Cookbook, celebrating sustainably sourced produce. We don't work split shifts, just consistent working patterns in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Your focus will be our busy, creative kitchen - preparing delicious dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients and recipes that reflect the spirit of Anglesey Abbey.

You'll cook fresh, high quality food using the National Trust Cookbook framework delivering food that helps make our visitors' days memorable. You will receive role specific induction, allergen and food safety training, plus access to further development opportunities.

You'll help maintain excellent food hygiene, safety standards and COSHH procedures and support and encourage colleagues, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.

We offer a generous benefits package to help you look after the things that matter most - from saving for your future to enjoying everyday discounts and finding a healthy work life balance. You'll also be part of a team who genuinely enjoy working together in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature, heritage and purpose.

Who we're looking for

• Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Confident about following recipes and batch cooking, with a willingness to learn
• Aware of health & safety requirements and committed to high standards
• A team player, who is welcoming, and happy engaging with colleagues and visitors

The package

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026