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head chef Review

at Compass group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering, Hospitality Management

Gosport

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
complete sole running of kitchen and staff, ordering and reciting. function operations and service control.
all paperwork and audits
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
excellent, really enjoying my apprentership, nearly finished. my trainer is ace

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes, understanding finances in management has been a great tool is working in day to day fugures.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
my apprentership is really well balanced around my role, most of what i do already has made my coursework easier
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
struggling to get cover for my away days has been a stress point, not always easy to get mt line manager to do reviews for coursework for trainer has been a struggle has has held me back at some times
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
ian from hitt training is perfect and always make sure i have enough time to complete my coursework or when i need a extension due to work commitments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
im already doing the job my qualifications is for, but learning new ways to do things is always helpfull
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
i do junior chef academy for 10 weeks a year

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great work life balance, always overtime if wanted
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
go for it, great work life balance, well paid and great team dimamics
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