Head Chef Review
at Compass group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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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:
3/5
Head chef at Cadent gas in Coventry. Responsible for menu design, all orders and H&S within the establishment. I also cook all main menu items along with hospitality offers and new concepts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Love it. I've been lucky enough to be a part of the Marcus Wareing programme within Compass and I've learnt so much in the last 6 months alone. Can't wait to put it to good use.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Since being on the apprenticeship I have learnt multiple new skills such as foraging, fermentation and how to be a more effective leader.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] is so organised and looks after us all when we are on our away days. The days themselves are intense, but very rewarding.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer have been amazing. My line manager has accepted that I will be out of the business not only for away days but for my OJT too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The chefs are on our away days and give us guidance throughout the whole day. They are also really responsive with questions, with most of them getting back to me within a day.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've definitely become more confident in front of crowds. I was involved in a sales bid a few months back and I had to stand and speak in front of a group of clients and I didn't feel as nervous as I usually do.
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
Yes, I've been invited to multiple, one of which was at parliament for a networking event catered towards apprentices. It was quite eye opening and informative.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They've backed me from day one since moving over to B&I. The support I've been given from everyone has been amazing, it really feels that people want you to do well in this complany.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
Be yourself, work hard and don't pass the buck. Learn from your mistakes and own them.
