The UK’s booming hospitality industry continues to recruit international talent through the Skilled Worker visa route. Hotels, restaurants, and resorts across London, Edinburgh, and Manchester are sponsoring chefs, managers, and senior service staff with salaries starting around £30,000.
Eligible Roles
Head chefs, sous chefs, restaurant managers, hotel managers, and event coordinators commonly qualify under SOC codes accepted for sponsorship.
Top Sponsoring Employers
Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Premier Inn, and major restaurant groups like JKS Restaurants and D&D London frequently sponsor international hospitality professionals.
Visa Path
Apply for the Skilled Worker visa with a job offer paying at least the going rate. After five years, you may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.