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.
21 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.
Chef - FS Braehead
The Big Table Group Limited · Whiteinch · £0–£27,414 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef - FS Edinburgh
The Big Table Group Limited · Edinburgh City Centre · £0–£27,414 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef - Las Iguanas Cardiff Mermaid Quay
The Big Table Group Limited · Northcliffe · £0–£27,414 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Sous Chef - Las Iguanas Peterborough
The Big Table Group Limited · Woodston · £0–£31,137 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef - Las Iguanas Peterborough
The Big Table Group Limited · Woodston · £0–£27,414 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
sous chef
Wagamama Limited · Leavesden · From £33,056 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef
HC-One Limited · Giffard Park · £34,112–£35,360 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef Manager
Hana LTD · Meole Brace · £28,308–£30,388 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Sushi Chef
Hana LTD · Kidlington · From £26,436 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Chef de Partie
Hastings Hotels Management Limited · Larne · From £31,328 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Breakfast Chef
Hastings Hotels Management Limited · Larne · From £28,510 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef de Partie
Enhance Group (UK) Ltd · Richmond · From £30,000 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef
Prezzo Trading Limited · Chesterton · £26,790–£27,851 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Sous Chef
Prezzo Trading Limited · East Harnham · £28,932–£31,075 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef de Partie
Accent Catering Services Limited · Richmond · From £37,440 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef - Sunday evening
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd · Barnsley · From £28,080 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Evening Chef
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd · Barnsley · From £29,120 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef
???£ ESS LTD · Otterburn · From £29,286 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef / Cook
HF Holidays Limited · Cheltenham · From £27,560 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
Chef de Partie
Corus Consultancy Ltd · Leighton Buzzard · £41,600–£43,680 · Posted 17 Jul 2026
Chef de Partie
Corus Consultancy Ltd · Grove · £41,600–£43,680 · Posted 17 Jul 2026
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