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Hospitality Work in the United Kingdom

We have a wide selection of vacancies in the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. These include positions in hotels, pubs, restaurants, event caterers, contract, leisure parks and holiday centres.

Chefs

Exec / Head Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Sous Chefs, Commis Chefs, Trainees.
All levels are required from trainee entry level to senior level applicants.
Salaries range between £9,000 to £25,000 + p.a.

Reception, Trainee Management, Supervisory

College training, references, and some work experience required.
Salaries range between £8,000 to £15,000 plus p.a.

Restaurant and Banqueting

Professionals with silver service and good references.
Pay from £4.10 to £7.00 per hour.

General Assistants

Previous experience in related industry (bars, pizzerias, shops, pubs etc) and references are required.
Pay from £3.70 to £4.80 per hour.

Accommodation and Meals

All our employers provide accommodation and meals. The accommodation is usually basic but adequate with own room and shared facilities. Weekly charge varies from Nil to £30.

Hours Worked

Split shifts are normal for Hospitality positions in the UK but most employers try to make 2 clear days off per week. 45 hours per week average, overtime possible during peak periods, usually 5/7 days.

Areas

Positions are available throughout the UK and holiday islands depending on time of year with the exception of central London.

For more general information about living and working in the United Kingdom click here.

Work Permits

To qualify for a Permit allowing you to work in UK Hospitality for up to 5 years you need:-
1. To be applying for a Supervisory or Skills shortage position
Chef de Partie upwards, Specialist Cuisine / Pastry Chef, Snr. Receptionist, Restaurant Manager, Head Waiter, Assistant Managers etc.
2. To have held similar position for min. 3 years in your own country
You must provide letterheaded proof of this, which will be checked
OR
At least one year in similar position plus a University Degree or equivalent qualification
You must provide certificates, which will be checked
3. A UK employer to make the application on your behalf
You cannot do it yourself
If you satisfy the above we may be able to assist with a Work Permit application
If your CV is good, you are aged 20 - 34 and prepared to attend a working interview in the UK if required, we have vacancies and employers willing to sponsor Work Permit applications.

In the first instance please send a brief CV summary by email to info@discoverabroad.net