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Unit catering manager Review

at Compass group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering, Hospitality Management

Warwickshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I love my job and enjoying it every day with all its challenges.
My client been amazing, since than I progressed in my carrier, also relocated. Starting at my workplace last June, rebuilding relationship with client, building better team on site, changing the menu offers, bringing new ideas into the daily tasks and offers which is very popular, and number on a YoY are all massively positive.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed all my apprenticeships, and appreciated all help I got from my trainer or line manager. I believe I have better knowledge and understanding more the business itself than before.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes, new knowledge of different sides of the business

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well built, understandable and clear.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
always been supportive and tried to assist as much as possible especially if I got behind with my tasks
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
always available, and looking out for help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
it helps massively, the higher the level is the better and of course harder, but it all helps and makes sense once reach the end of the programme
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, we have special events that my client is requesting from us

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe Compass Group is giving chances and supports if the person has the qualities and wants to progress.
I have seen people progressing, and myself started as a kitchen assistant back in 2011.
Since then I have been unit and area support manager and completed 4 apprenticeships.
I highly recommend my company, as they are the ultimate supportive company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
work hard, show care and be proud of your work
check what Compass can do for you, how can you progress and what can you achieve
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