Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Head Chef

Shepherd Neame • St. Marys Island, Chatham

Salary

£35k – £35k

Posted

8 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Shepherd Neame is hiring a Head Chef in St. Marys Island, a full-time hospitality & catering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £35k – £35k. Shepherd Neame 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 Ship & Trades Employment type: Full Time Contract: Permanent Salary: to be discussed at venue Head Chef – Lead Our Kitchen with Britain’s Oldest Brewer! At Shepherd Neame, we know that great food is at the heart of a memorable experience. As a Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the kitchen, leading your team to deliver exceptional quality and consistency. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating outsta…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Shepherd Neame — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £35k – £35k
How this salary compares: about 20% above the £29,251 median across 1,276 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: St. Marys Island, Chatham · Full-time
Posted: 8 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.