Chef Jobs in Oxford — Visa Sponsorship
Chef jobs in Oxford 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
Oxford as a sponsor location
Academic + research gravitational centre. Global Talent visa is especially viable here given the research base. Life sciences companies around the Oxford Science Park sponsor regularly.
High rents (comparable to inner London). 1h train to London Paddington. Heathrow 1h by coach.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Chef jobs with visa sponsorship in Oxford?
Yes. Oxford-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 Oxford 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 Oxford employers sponsor chef roles?
Oxford's top sponsors hiring across roles include University of Oxford, Oxford University Press, Oxford Biomedica, Oxford University Hospitals NHS. Oxford is among the top UK cities for this role.
What sectors hire chefs in Oxford?
Oxford's strongest sectors are Higher Education, Life Sciences, Publishing.