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at Whitbread PLC

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Paddington, Greater London

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
handling bookings,
customer enquiries,
complaints and daily reception operations.
admin tasks.
some times helping in the restaurant or the bar.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
its been okay, but what i am currently studying i am already doing on my day to day shifts.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5
yes i have. how to handle complaints better, house keeping tasks, taking bookings in the restaurant.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
very structured.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5
my manager has given me shifts, where i can learn things better and have the time to do my coursework.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5
i have received a lot of support from my coach, whenever needed, she has made time to sit down with me or has contacted if i need further assistance.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
just learning a more extended version of what i am currently doing plus a diploma at the end.

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
yes the physical side of it, i get to work in the restaurant or help with housekeeping/

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Whitbread PLC to a friend?

Yes

Why?

because you can learn a lot in a different areas. it will never be boring.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread PLC?

no advice
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