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Head Chef

Compass GroupBristol, South West England

Salary
£43k – £43k
Posted
4 August 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Compass Group is hiring a Head Chef in Bristol, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £43k – £43k. 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.

Head ChefMOD Abbey Wood, BristolMonday to Friday | 06:30-15:3040 Hours per WeekSalary: £40,319 per annumFull UK Driving Licence and 5 Years UK Residency RequiredWe\'re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a large-scale catering operation at MOD Abbey Wood. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to oversee multiple catering outlets, hospitality services, and support retail cafés while driving food quality, service excellence, and team performance.About the Role…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Compass Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £43k – £43k
  • How this salary compares: about 43% above the £29,796 median across 1,573 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Bristol, South West England
  • Similar roles nearby: 14 other live hospitality & catering roles in Bristol browse them
  • Posted: 4 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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