Chefs and the Skilled Worker route
Chefs (SOC 5434) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £33,400 a year or £17.13 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full chefs occupation guide.
8 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Head Chef - Premier Inn
Posted 10hWhitbread Group Plc · Ratho Station
From £47,852 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 33
Commis Chef
Posted 11hShepherd Neame Limited · Moorgate
From £28,080 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 48
Chef Manager
Posted 11hThomas Franks Ltd · Newton
From £40,000 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 40
Chef de Partie - Kitchen
Posted 1dEden Hotel Collection · Bishops Tachbrook
From £29,432 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 48
Conmis Chef - Casual
Posted 1dRadisson Hotels UK Ltd · Sheffield
From £33,469 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 40
Sous Chef
Posted 1dBaxterstorey Limited · Yeovil
From £34,219 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 40
Senior Chef
Posted 1dPizza Pilgrims Limited · London
From £35,143 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 40
Chef de Partie
Posted 1dSARTORIA ROSSI UK LTD · London
From £35,850 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 5434 · Hiring score 33