Sous Chef Review
at Compass group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Chertsey
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
My job role involves supervising the daily operation of the kitchen, from daily routine check of log books, quality of service and team management to help the Executive chef to write the menus, do the ordering and stock takes
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I'm really enjoying the "Forward Programme by Marcus Wareing" it is a great opportunity as a chef to push you out of your comfort zone and think outside the box.
The programme is a great example of what the industry is moving towards to in terms of being sensible with the environment and how important we are as chefs to make a change by choosing the right ingredients and educating our costumers to eat better food that is also good for the planet.
It is a fantastic opportunity as a chef to get to know people out there in the country that are able to teach you how to do this so you can tell your colleagues at your unit and start to make an impact and a change by inspiring others the same way we were inspired by this people we visit.
The programme is a great example of what the industry is moving towards to in terms of being sensible with the environment and how important we are as chefs to make a change by choosing the right ingredients and educating our costumers to eat better food that is also good for the planet.
It is a fantastic opportunity as a chef to get to know people out there in the country that are able to teach you how to do this so you can tell your colleagues at your unit and start to make an impact and a change by inspiring others the same way we were inspired by this people we visit.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt new skills in terms of finances in hospitality but also as a chef in the kitchen by learning techniques like pickling and fermenting or learning how to use new and more sustainable ingredients.
I've also developed my existing skills by being surrender by other chefs so we learn from each other.
I've also developed my existing skills by being surrender by other chefs so we learn from each other.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised, we always have our days planned and accommodation sorted on our away days.
The trainer we have assigned to us throughout the whole process is always there to help you and make sure we are okay and we are not falling behind with our portfolio and lessons.
The trainer we have assigned to us throughout the whole process is always there to help you and make sure we are okay and we are not falling behind with our portfolio and lessons.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Fully supported by my managers in terms of days off etcetera to complete my activities
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Fully supported by my trainer, she's super helpfull
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Everything I learn I can put it into practice at my unit where I work.
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
Because I am based at the main office, Compass House in Chertsey, I have a great opportunity to meat people and chefs from other sectors, a great networking opportunity, but also our manager helps us by sending us to suppliers visits where we also can network with other people in the business
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company with a huge range of career opportunities in different sectors and areas, chef, front of house, facilities management, marketing, finances...
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
Be curious and ask for career pathways available because it can open you doors in the future.
