Line Chef Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Catering
Dunfermline
Review Submitted: February 2026
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Hard work, but can be rewarding often.
Involves leading a team of chefs/KP's managing stock + delivery's, ensuring high quality food is delivered to the guests we cook for
Involves leading a team of chefs/KP's managing stock + delivery's, ensuring high quality food is delivered to the guests we cook for
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoyed it alot, it was flexible and fit around my life, not the other way around
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new and developed existing skills, from gaining more knowlage on managing a kitchen safely and to the law, to developing my knowlage on delivering good food
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured for the most part, some issues here and there but nothing that caused massive issues
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My GM, KM and KTL supported me throughout, helping to form me into the team leader I am now
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Alot of support, giving me flexibility and breaks where needed from personal life and work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps alot, it gave me a promotion and helped me become a better chef
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
Not really no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pay is decent, opportunities are plentiful if you work hard for them
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
Work life balance will be a bit uncertain, but it pays off in the end
