Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Executive Chef - W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary

£75k – £75k

Posted

26 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

W Edinburgh is hiring a Executive Chef - W Edinburgh in Edinburgh, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £75k – £75k. W Edinburgh 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.

JOB SUMMARY W Edinburgh is hiring an Executive Chef to join the Kitchen team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this award-winning hotel, situated in the heart of Edinburgh. With W Edinburgh winning the coveted Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025 award and entering the Forbes Travel Guide with a prestigious Recommended rating for 2026, now is the perfect time to join the tea

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: W Edinburgh — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £75k – £75k
How this salary compares: about 156% above the £29,299 median across 1,229 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Similar roles nearby: 12 other live hospitality & catering roles in Edinburgh — browse them
Posted: 26 October 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.