Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Head Chef - Eastbourne

Compass Group UK • Eastbourne, East Sussex

Salary

£37k – £37k

Posted

10 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Compass Group UK is hiring a Head Chef - Eastbourne in Eastbourne, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £37k – £37k. Compass Group UK 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.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday Term time only (35 working weeks, 39 paid weeks) Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Compass Group UK — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £37k – £37k
How this salary compares: about 23% above the £30,000 median across 1,461 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Posted: 10 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.