Hospitality & Catering Sector

Sponsor Skilled Workers from Around the World

Do you need to sponsor a skilled worker? We can help manage your immigration requirements.

Why should I consider employing individuals from outside the UK?

With a shortage of home grown talent, the hospitality and catering sector has always looked outside the UK to fill those roles requiring specialist skills or knowledge. This position has not changed, and there continues to be a lack of investment in the UK to train those seeking a career in hospitality and catering. There is no doubt that UK businesses will need to engage skilled workers from around the world for years to come.

What are the benefits of holding a sponsor licence?

Obtaining a sponsor licence can help you look out for talent by expanding your territorial search, i.e., you can hire individuals for your business from outside the UK and sponsor the migrants inside the UK as well.

Can any business apply for a sponsor licence?

As per home office guidelines, the businesses need to fulfil the following criteria in order to be eligible to apply for a Sponsor Licence:

No unspent convictions
No history of failing to carry out sponsorship duties
The business offers genuine employment which meets the relevant skill level and salary requirements.
Effective HR system in place
Suitability of job offered
The base of operation of business/organisation is in the UK
There is a genuine vacancy which cannot be fulfilled.
Organisation is honest, dependable and reliable.

The above stated requirements are bare minimum expected by the employers from the Home office. Realistically, there is a 200-page guidance on sponsor licence applications to guide you through the process.

However, we provide you the best and most accurate guidance and support to obtain Sponsor licence for your business.

Why employ individuals from outside the UK?

With a shortage of home grown talent, the construction sector has always looked outside the UK to fill those roles requiring particular skills or knowledge. This position has not changed, and there continues to be a lack of investment in the UK to train those seeking a career in construction. Until this changes there is no doubt that the UK construction sector will need to engage skilled workers from around the world.

How much are the Home Office Fees?

The current fee for small companies to obtain a sponsor licence is £536, the fee for large companies is currently £1,476.

The fee for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is currently £199 per skilled worker.

The Immigration Skills Charge is currently set at £364 per year for small organisations and £1,000 per year for large organisations, per skilled worker.

How much are our Professional Fees?

Professional fees can vary from company to company and not all will provide the level of service you require.

Sponsor Licence Specialists can assure you will get end to end support and assistance for your business and the sponsored applicant.

Our fees are highly competitive and offer excellent value for the level of service you will receive.

For more details on our services and fees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

How long does it take to get a Sponsor Licence?

A sponsor licence application can take as little as 4 weeks to process, however this can vary depending on the quality of the application and Home Office caseloads.

Which roles can be filled under the Skilled Worker route?

The types or occupations likely to be associated with the construction sector, and meeting the required RQF Level 3 requirement and can be found in Appendix Skilled Workers.

In hospitality jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK, you can fill the following shoes with our help:

Chefs

Catering and Bar Managers:

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors:

Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors:

Need more information?

Sponsor Licence Specialists (SLS) are a team of trusted immigration advisers and industry experts ready to help you and your business. We can help you meet the requirements for hospitality jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK. If you would like to explore the opportunities available please give our team a call.