Kitchen Manager Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Catering
Paddock Wood
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
My role includes the day to day running of the kitchen from stock to staff. Along with planning and forecasting for the future.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy learning new ways to help with my job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes many.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Not enough.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty. I've a new learning coach which is great and really helpful. I really feel like I'm going to be able to get through all of it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very confident.
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
There are some which aren't advertised enough at my level.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Ultimately it's a very good company to work for despite the instability currently.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Take the opportunities offered to you.
