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Whitbread plc

Head chef Review

at Whitbread plc

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24, UK

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Running the kitchen and leading the kitchen team , ensuring high quality of food is being served. Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen. Completing stock checks , doing rotas.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning the new skills and how I can improve my self to become a better leader.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt more about the recruitment planning is and how it can be used and what succession planning is and how to use it.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised and well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
From my resturant manager and gm as my km is off sick.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A decent amount.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It's helped me become better at leading the kitchen and gain more confidence.
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for with many perks
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Make sure you know what your going for and plan the next step
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