Kitchen team leader Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Managing the kitchen and inventory, rotas, managing house keeping, guest facing duties such as reception, email and admin, breakfast & dinner service

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I wouldn’t say I have learnt new skills but I have developed my current skill set and management style.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme but I do feel like some of the online modules are a bit boring.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured, with all modules listed and what date they are expected to be completed by.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I think it varies; I have support from some managers in the company and they are always happy to help however some managers do not offer support at all

6/10

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

I receive a good level of support from my learning coach, more than I expected to actually.

10/10

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

I do believe that the apprenticeship is helping me develop and perform my role better.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are apprenticeship lunches we do as a region

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great company with a lot of progression prospects and benefits.

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

Apply but be open minded because there are so many avenues you can explore career wise; be open to moving departments/ job roles