Mitchells & Butlers: does its hospitality apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyMitchells & Butlers Hospitality Apprenticeships (Chef, Bar and Waiting)

Unconfirmed. Mitchells & Butlers publishes no sponsorship policy for its hospitality apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Mitchells & Butlers runs two hospitality apprenticeship paths and delivers them inside its own venues rather than through a separate training centre, which is why the offer is described as being at a famous brand in a venue local to you. The Chef Apprenticeship gives hands on kitchen experience working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. The Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship is front of house, developing communication skills and service in a quick paced environment. Every brand in the group carries its own apprenticeship listings, including All Bar One, Browns, Castle, Ego, Ember Inns, Harvester, Miller & Carter and Nicholson's, so applicants effectively choose a brand and a location as well as a discipline. M&B was awarded number one Top Apprenticeship Provider 2025 by the Department for Education and RateMyApprenticeship. The company positions apprenticeships as open both to school leavers and to people retraining, and is explicit that the value is the skills rather than the certificate. No entry requirements, pay rates or immigration criteria are published at programme level.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 24 September 2026
Confidence
high
“Whether you've just finished school or are looking to retrain, we have an apprenticeship programme to suit you.”
Mitchells & Butlers, from its own careers pages
The catch: English apprenticeship funding normally requires three years of UK residency or settled status, and M&B does not restate it anywhere on the apprenticeships page, so check the individual vacancy. Entry requirements sit behind an unexpanded FAQ accordion rather than in the page text. Hospitality apprenticeship pay is typically at or near the apprentice minimum wage, which M&B does not publish.

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-24.

Common questions

Does Mitchells & Butlers sponsor visas for its hospitality apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. Mitchells & Butlers publishes no sponsorship policy for its hospitality apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Mitchells & Butlers runs two hospitality apprenticeship paths and delivers them inside its own venues rather than through a separate training centre, which is why the offer is described as being at a famous brand in a venue local to you. The Chef Apprenticeship gives hands on kitchen experience working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. The Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship is front of house, developing communication skills and service in a quick paced environment. Every brand in the group carries its own apprenticeship listings, including All Bar One, Browns, Castle, Ego, Ember Inns, Harvester, Miller & Carter and Nicholson's, so applicants effectively choose a brand and a location as well as a discipline. M&B was awarded number one Top Apprenticeship Provider 2025 by the Department for Education and RateMyApprenticeship. The company positions apprenticeships as open both to school leavers and to people retraining, and is explicit that the value is the skills rather than the certificate. No entry requirements, pay rates or immigration criteria are published at programme level.

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 Mitchells & Butlers?

English apprenticeship funding normally requires three years of UK residency or settled status, and M&B does not restate it anywhere on the apprenticeships page, so check the individual vacancy. Entry requirements sit behind an unexpanded FAQ accordion rather than in the page text. Hospitality apprenticeship pay is typically at or near the apprentice minimum wage, which M&B does not publish.

How should I confirm Mitchells & Butlers's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Mitchells & Butlers'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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