Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Head Chef (Ship Inn)

Mitchells & Butlers • Pennington, Lymington

Salary

£40k – £45k

Posted

6 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Mitchells & Butlers is hiring a Head Chef (Ship Inn) in Pennington, a full-time hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £40k – £45k. Mitchells & Butlers 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 - Live in As Head Chef at the Ship Inn you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionat…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Mitchells & Butlers — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £40k – £45k
How this salary compares: about 52% above the £29,687 median across 2,062 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Pennington, Lymington · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live hospitality & catering role in Pennington — browse them
Posted: 6 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.