RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin

Apprentice Chef Review

at Mitchells and Butlers

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Catering

Leicester

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
I think that a apprenticeship through Mitchell and buttlers is a great option and the team.is very supportive of it, the whole.mitchel.and buttlers team and lifetime team [apprenticeship provider] is very helpfull when it comes to work life bas ballance as well as the content taught being very hands on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme was very hands on based as well.as cource work.to go along side of it ,

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
As the apprenticeship.was very hands on there was many skills developed on it , it gave us the opportunity to learn kitchen basics and develop may skills Improved didn't even know where important in a service kitchen.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
At the start I had a learning coach that was based on another company, i think a bit more organisation on induction could be presented
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We had a aprentice assitant manager at the time so they where quiet clued up on the information and help that I may of needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Me and my learning coach ad regular catch ups
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I gain more knowledge through this
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not really much experience on this side I just know there was some

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall.they are very good when it comes to supporting an apprenticeship,they do alot to support there learners both on site with hands on learning and course work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
Don't stress over course work sot down with your learning coach and make a.plan with them , they are there to help you
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.