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Chef

ESSExton, Exeter

Salary
£31k – £31k
Posted
12 August 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

ESS is hiring a Chef in Exton, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £31k – £31k. ESS holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what you
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ESS is confirmed on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker visa route (Worker (A rating)). Always confirm sponsorship availability for this specific role directly with the employer when you apply.
Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: ESS — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £31k – £31k
  • How this salary compares: in line with the £29,687 median across 2,062 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Exton, Exeter
  • Posted: 12 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Chefs are among the occupations specifically listed as eligible under the Skilled Worker visa, covering roles from commis chef through to head chef level. Restaurant groups, hotel chains, and contract catering companies sponsor both established chefs and those at earlier stages of their career.

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