Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Head Chef

ESS • Northville, Bristol

Salary

£40k – £40k

Posted

31 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

ESS is hiring a Head Chef in Northville, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £40k – £40k. 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.

Head Chef MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol Monday to Friday 06:30-15:30 40 Hours per Week Salary: £40,319 per annum Full UK Driving Licence and 5 Years UK Residency Required We'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

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: ESS — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £40k – £40k
How this salary compares: about 34% above the £29,907 median across 2,369 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Northville, Bristol
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live hospitality & catering roles in Northville — browse them
Posted: 31 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.