Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Head Chef

ESS • Cottesmore, Oakham

Salary

£30k – £30k

Posted

13 August 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

ESS is hiring a Head Chef in Cottesmore, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £30k – £30k. 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 - Kendrew Barracks £32500 per annum/ 5 out of 7 We're looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our catering operation at Kendrew Barracks. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who enjoys developing teams, creating great food, and running a well-organised kitchen within a unique military environment. You'll have the autonomy to lead your kitchen, insp

Apply on Adzuna ← More roles

Before you apply

Applying for this sponsor role?

Get your CV, cover letter, or full sponsor-job application pack prepared before you apply — or let our dedicated application team apply for suitable roles on your behalf.

Tailor my CV Apply for me

Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: ESS — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £30k – £30k
How this salary compares: in line with the £29,681 median across 1,858 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Cottesmore, Oakham
Similar roles nearby: 3 other live hospitality & catering roles in Cottesmore — browse them
Posted: 13 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.