Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Development Chef

Compass Group • Derby, Derbyshire

Salary

£37k – £37k

Posted

24 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Compass Group is hiring a Development Chef in Derby, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £37k – £37k. Compass Group 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.

The Cuisine Centre is an innovative food service company that's dedicated to nourishing the nation, one meal at a time. As part of the Compass Group, we pride ourselves on providing sustainable prepared meal solutions to make catering easier and more efficient for our customers in healthcare, senior living, education, and workplaces across the UK. Role OverviewWorking together with the NPD Manager and Process Manager, you will bridge the gap between kitchen innovation and scalable factory produ…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Compass Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £37k – £37k
How this salary compares: about 24% above the £29,918 median across 2,194 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Similar roles nearby: 8 other live hospitality & catering roles in Derby — browse them
Posted: 24 July 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.