Fuller's: does its chef apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyChef Apprenticeships (Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie)

Unconfirmed. Fuller's publishes no sponsorship policy for its chef apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Fuller's runs its chef apprenticeships through a dedicated careers site rather than its pub and hotel pages, which is why the programme reads as absent from fullers.co.uk. There are two levels. The Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship runs 13 to 15 months and is aimed at school leavers, career changers and anyone wanting a foundation for a chef career. The Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeship runs 15 to 18 months and is for people who already hold a Level 2 or want to move up. The structure is the same for both: one day a week studying at one of Fuller's college partners, four days a week working in a selected Fuller's restaurant or hotel, mentored by a Head Chef. Training covers classical technique from a qualified chef lecturer, expert led masterclasses from butchery to pasta making, and running a section preparing meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and sauces as part of the kitchen brigade, to what Fuller's calls its Chefs' Guild Standards. Apprentices are paid throughout. No page mentions visas, sponsorship or right to work.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: apprenticeship
2027 cycle: No published date as of 25 September 2026
Confidence: high

“You will study 1 day per week at one of our college partners and receive world-class training while being paid. When you're not at college you will work 4 days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels while being mentored by one of our Head Chefs.”

Fuller's, from its own careers pages

The catch: Apply through careers.fullers.co.uk, not the main Fuller's site, whose careers path returns nothing. Apprenticeships in England are generally tied to funding rules that depend on residency, and Fuller's publishes no immigration position of its own, so confirm your eligibility for the funded college element before you apply rather than assuming the employer will resolve it.

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-25.

Common questions

Does Fuller's sponsor visas for its chef apprenticeships?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Fuller's?

Apply through careers.fullers.co.uk, not the main Fuller's site, whose careers path returns nothing. Apprenticeships in England are generally tied to funding rules that depend on residency, and Fuller's publishes no immigration position of its own, so confirm your eligibility for the funded college element before you apply rather than assuming the employer will resolve it.

How should I confirm Fuller's's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Fuller's's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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