Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Sous Chef - live in available

N.E. Recruitment • Croydon, London

Salary

£35k – £37k

Posted

20 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

N.E. Recruitment is hiring a Sous Chef - live in available in Croydon, a full-time hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £35k – £37k. N.E. Recruitment 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.

Sous Chef required for our client. Live in is available if required. The role of Sous Chef will require you: * To assist and support the Head Chef with the smooth delivery of service to maintain standards and reputation. * This is a hands-on role using fresh produce * You will have good kitchen management to include health and safety / cost control etc. * You will have a passion and enthusiasm in your work. * This role will require that you work week-ends which are the busiest times. * You will…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: N.E. Recruitment — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £35k – £37k
How this salary compares: about 23% above the £30,000 median across 1,461 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Croydon, London · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live hospitality & catering roles in Croydon — browse them
Posted: 20 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.