Senior CDP Review
at St Austell Brewery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Kingsbridge, Devon
Review Submitted: April 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
As a senior cdp I can have control of the kitchen team during the day I can be there to do ordering and take care of the day to day running of the kitchen
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learning the business side of hospitality and controlling and maintaining stock levels to increase revenue.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
For myself I found the programme very well structured and was able to gain experience while still working full time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was completely supportive throughout the whole course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
South Devon college helped throughout the whole course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
South Devon college helped and assisted me in better understanding the hospitality system especially around business modelling.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I do find the hospitality industry lacking in incentives in this field.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend St Austell Brewery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have pushed and supported my learning.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St Austell Brewery?
Apply yourself fully and take everything they offer you.
