Chef Jobs in Reading — Visa Sponsorship
Chef jobs in Reading 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
Reading as a sponsor location
The Thames Valley tech corridor — Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco and many US tech UK HQs cluster here. Highest density of US-tech sponsors outside London.
Rents ~20% below London proper but still high. 25-min train to London Paddington makes Reading a London-adjacent tech salary with lower rent.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Chef jobs with visa sponsorship in Reading?
Yes. Reading-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 Reading 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 Reading employers sponsor chef roles?
Reading's top sponsors hiring across roles include Microsoft UK (Reading campus), Oracle UK, Cisco, PepsiCo UK.
What sectors hire chefs in Reading?
Reading's strongest sectors are Tech (Thames Valley), Financial Services, Telecoms.