Kitchen team leader Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Melton Mowbray
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Managing the kitchen and inventory, rotas, managing house keeping, guest facing duties such as reception, email and admin, breakfast & dinner service
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the programme but I do feel like some of the online modules are a bit boring.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I wouldn’t say I have learnt new skills but I have developed my current skill set and management style.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured, with all modules listed and what date they are expected to be completed by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I think it varies; I have support from some managers in the company and they are always happy to help however some managers do not offer support at all
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a good level of support from my learning coach, more than I expected to actually.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I do believe that the apprenticeship is helping me develop and perform my role better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are apprenticeship lunches we do as a region
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company with a lot of progression prospects and benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Apply but be open minded because there are so many avenues you can explore career wise; be open to moving departments/ job roles
