Executive Chef Manager Review
at Compass group
Degree Apprenticeship
Catering, Hospitality Management
Thornton Heath
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
Skilled in budgetary control and operational cost-reduction as an AAT qualified bookkeeper.
Operational management, overseeing all aspects of service delivery in line with customer SLAs.
Client relationship management, mitigating contract risk and resolving issues effectively.
Analysing performance issues and enhancing profitability and service quality.
Overseeing strict compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best-practice.
Staff training and mentoring, having developed team members into service managers.
Operational management, overseeing all aspects of service delivery in line with customer SLAs.
Client relationship management, mitigating contract risk and resolving issues effectively.
Analysing performance issues and enhancing profitability and service quality.
Overseeing strict compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best-practice.
Staff training and mentoring, having developed team members into service managers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
programm gave me more insight into the job and gain more knowledge
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes have developed my existing skills and gain more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
was organised and had to make the time with your everyday job
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
had to work around my day job and have to work extra hours to cover as it was difficult during working hours
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
was very good when it comes to support as ever call or email was answered .
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
with follower managers
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
have worked with compass and I got the opportunity to embark on the apprenticeship. I always get the encouragement and support need to do my job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
Dedication and find the time and also stay the course Reliability & punctuality (huge in foodservice)
Food safety awareness
Customer service mindset
Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Teamwork under pressure
Food safety awareness
Customer service mindset
Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Teamwork under pressure
