Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Senior Head Chef

Compass Group • London, UK

Salary

£52k – £52k

Posted

24 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Compass Group is hiring a Senior Head Chef in London, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £52k – £52k. Compass Group 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.

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed. Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it ho…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Compass Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £52k – £52k
How this salary compares: about 72% above the £29,918 median across 2,194 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK
Similar roles nearby: 199 other live hospitality & catering roles in London — browse them
Posted: 24 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.