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Chef Jobs in Glasgow — Visa Sponsorship

Chef jobs in Glasgow from UK Home Office-licensed visa sponsors. Filter by Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker route, salary above £41,700, and live job openings.

Chef role at a glance

Typical UK salary: £30,000 – £55,000
Skilled Worker threshold: £29,570 (Immigration Salary List, 80% of general rate)
SOC code: 5434
On Immigration Salary List: Yes (20% threshold discount)

Glasgow as a sponsor location

Scotland's largest city and a rapidly growing tech and fintech hub. NHS Scotland sponsors hundreds of international clinical staff annually. Lower competition for visa jobs than London with comparable salary threshold eligibility.

Lower cost of living than London — median rent ~£950/month vs ~£2,000 in London. Glasgow Airport has direct flights to 100+ destinations including India, Pakistan, UAE, USA.

Frequently asked questions

Are there Chef jobs with visa sponsorship in Glasgow?

Yes. Glasgow-based UK Home Office sponsors regularly recruit chefs on the Skilled Worker visa. Active sponsors include Hotel groups, Fine dining restaurants, Pub chains with food.

What salary do chefs in Glasgow need to earn for a Skilled Worker visa?

The 2026 minimum is £41,700 per year for the general Skilled Worker route, or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher. Typical Chef salary in the UK: £30,000 – £55,000. Health and Care Worker visa minimum is £25,000.

Which Glasgow employers sponsor chef roles?

Glasgow's top sponsors hiring across roles include NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, University of Glasgow, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays.

What sectors hire chefs in Glasgow?

Glasgow's strongest sectors are Engineering, Healthcare / NHS, Finance.