UK Hospitality Visa Sponsorship Jobs (2026)
Restaurant chefs (SOC 5434) on the Immigration Salary List get a 20% threshold discount. Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Premier Inn sponsor headquarters and senior operations.
Top sponsoring employers
Typical salary band
£28,000–£80,000
Visa routes used
Skilled Worker
Why this industry sponsors at scale
Restaurant chef SOC code is on the Immigration Salary List — specifically to enable sponsorship.
How to get in
Restaurant chef threshold reduced to 80% of going rate. Apply through chain HQ recruiting team.
Frequently asked questions
Which UK food & hospitality companies sponsor visas in 2026?
Hilton UK, Marriott UK, IHG UK, Premier Inn (Whitbread), Compass Group UK, Sodexo UK are among the most consistent sponsors in this sector. Restaurant chefs (SOC 5434) on the Immigration Salary List get a 20% threshold discount. Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Premier Inn sponsor headquarters and senior operations.
What salary do food & hospitality sponsored roles pay?
£28,000–£80,000. The general Skilled Worker visa threshold is £41,700 (April 2025); most food & hospitality sponsored roles comfortably clear it.
What visa routes are used in UK food & hospitality?
Skilled Worker.
How do international candidates get sponsored food & hospitality jobs?
Restaurant chef threshold reduced to 80% of going rate. Apply through chain HQ recruiting team.