Looking for a restaurant job in the UK that offers visa sponsorship? Whether you’re already in the UK or planning to relocate, this list features trusted employers currently hiring — from chefs to restaurant managers.
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1. Bar & Restaurant Manager – Chelmsford City Centre (Visa Sponsorship Available)
Company: Elysium Group (Funky Buddha Restaurant)
📍 Location: Chelmsford, England
💷 Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per year
📌 Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
Funky Buddha Restaurant is looking for a hands-on Bar & Restaurant Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for great service. You’ll manage daily operations, train staff, maintain high food and drink standards, and ensure health and safety compliance.
Benefits:
✅ Company pension
✅ Employee discounts
✅ UK visa sponsorship
2. Head Chef – Damasq Group Limited (Visa Sponsorship Available)
📍 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
💷 Salary: £27,620 – £47,505 per year
📌 Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Join a growing hospitality brand as Head Chef, leading a professional kitchen team to create innovative dishes while maintaining top hygiene standards.
Requirements:
- Strong culinary background
- Experience leading a kitchen team
- Excellent understanding of food safety regulations
Benefits:
✅ Visa sponsorship
✅ Employee discounts
3. Restaurant Manager – Pavilion Restaurant, Colchester (Visa Sponsorship Available)
📍 Location: Colchester, England
💷 Salary: £31,000 – £37,000 per year
📌 Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
The Pavilion Restaurant, part of the Elysium Group, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a large, busy restaurant. The right candidate will have strong leadership, financial, and customer service skills.
Benefits:
✅ Free or discounted meals
✅ Performance bonuses
✅ Visa sponsorship
4. Chef – Beija Flor (Visa Sponsorship Available)
📍 Location: Dinas Powys, Wales
💷 Hourly Pay: £13.50 – £14.50
⏰ Hours: 30–40 hours per week
About the Role:
Beija Flor is hiring a skilled Chef with passion and creativity. You’ll help design menus, oversee kitchen operations, and maintain excellent food quality and hygiene standards.
Benefits:
✅ Free meals
✅ Free parking
✅ UK visa sponsorship
5. Restaurant Manager – Blue Bottle Leisure Ltd (Visa Sponsorship Available)
📍 Location: Southampton, England
💷 Salary: £31,000 – £42,000 per year
📌 Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Blue Bottle Leisure Ltd is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee staff, operations, and customer satisfaction in a lively restaurant environment. Experience with Indian cuisine is an added advantage.
Benefits:
✅ Free or discounted meals
✅ Visa sponsorship
✅ Relocation support
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