If you’re a Nigerian looking for job opportunities in the UK, the booming hospitality industry offers numerous roles with visa sponsorship. Whether you’re skilled in food service, customer care, or kitchen operations, restaurants across the UK are hiring international talent to meet growing demands.
Here’s a guide to some exciting restaurant job openings in the UK, tailored for Nigerians seeking to join the hospitality workforce with the added benefit of visa sponsorship.
1. Server at Lah Koh, Salisbury
- Pay: £11.50–£13.00/hour
- Hours: 30–45 per week
- Requirements: Experience in hospitality and leadership, ability to commute or relocate to Salisbury.
- Benefits: Tips, free/discounted meals, relocation assistance, visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates.
Why Apply?
Lah Koh is a fast-growing startup offering dynamic roles with potential for career growth.
2. Waiter/Waitress at The Seaview Restaurant, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Pay: £9.00–£11.50/hour + £300–£600 monthly tips
- Hours: 8–48 per week
- Requirements: Hospitality experience, strong communication, team player mindset.
- Benefits: Pension, discounted meals, flexible hours.
Why Apply?
A perfect role if you’re looking for a supportive work environment with competitive gratuities.
3. Waitress for Chinese Restaurant in Central London at Lantern
- Pay: £300–£500/week
- Hours: 25–40 per week
- Requirements: Hospitality or customer service experience, good communication, team player, and willingness to help in the kitchen when required.
- Benefits: Tips, pension, discounted meals, flexible working hours, visa sponsorship.
Why Apply?
Lantern offers a fast-paced, customer-oriented role in a central London location with excellent growth potential.
Visa Sponsorship Options for Hospitality Workers
The UK offers visa sponsorship programs such as the Skilled Worker Visa and the Temporary Worker Visa to help international candidates join the hospitality industry. With the UK government actively supporting foreign talent, Nigerians have a great opportunity to build fulfilling careers in the hospitality sector.
Key Tips for Nigerian Applicants
- Verify Job Offers: Ensure the legitimacy of employers before applying.
- Polish Your CV: Highlight your skills and experience in customer service or hospitality.
- Be Open to Relocation: Many roles may require you to move within the UK.
- Prepare for the Visa Process: Gather essential documents such as passports and proof of qualifications.
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Hi,
I saw the job advert, am interested please, I have experience on hospitality, am working in the hotel now, am ready to relocate.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Salvation
Hi,
I saw the job advert online, am really interested on the job, I have experience on hospitality, I work in the hotel, am ready to relocate.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Salvation