Beyond the Pass Returns: New Funding Secured to Support London Kitchen Supervisors

Written By Sam Coulstock

e are delighted to announce that, following the success of Wave 6 of our Skills Bootcamp: Beyond the Pass programme, we have secured additional funding from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to support even more London-based hospitality employers and their teams.

This funding creates an exciting opportunity for hospitality businesses to invest in the development of their kitchen supervisors through a specialist leadership programme designed to strengthen the skills that matter most in today's fast-paced hospitality environment.

Developing the Next Generation of Kitchen Leaders

The Beyond the Pass programme has been created specifically for kitchen supervisors who are ready to take their leadership capabilities to the next level. Participants will develop practical skills in:

  • Leadership and team management

  • Communication and interpersonal effectiveness

  • People management

  • Operational excellence

  • Workplace confidence and decision-making

With recruitment and retention continuing to be key challenges across the hospitality sector, investing in frontline leaders is one of the most effective ways to improve team performance, employee engagement and long-term business success.

GLA Funding Available

Thanks to part-funding from the Greater London Authority, employers can access this high-quality development programme at a significantly reduced cost compared to commercial training options.

To qualify for the funding, employers are required to make a co-investment contribution towards each learner's place on the programme.

Employer Contribution

  • Large employers: 30% contribution (£999 per person)

  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): 10% contribution (£333 per person)

The employer contribution is payable at the time of booking, and an invoice will be issued to secure each place.

This funding model enables employers to access exceptional leadership development while demonstrating a commitment to investing in their people.

Cohort 1 Starts 24 July 2026

Our first Wave 7 cohort will begin on 24 July 2026 and will run for 8 weeks, the first session will be hosted at the Imperial Hotel, London.

Additional cohorts will run throughout the year until February 2027, but places are limited and demand is expected to be high.

All sessions are online, except two face-to-face sessions that will take place at the Imperial Hotel, London.

What Will Participants Learn?

The programme has been carefully designed to equip kitchen supervisors with the practical leadership and management skills needed to succeed in today's hospitality environment. Throughout the eight-week programme, learners will cover the following units:

Foundations of Leadership in Hospitality

  • Understanding leadership styles and behaviours

  • Building confidence as a frontline leader

  • Leading high-performing kitchen teams

Communication on the Line & Managing Conflict

  • Effective workplace communication

  • Giving and receiving feedback

  • Managing difficult conversations and resolving conflict

Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Recognising wellbeing challenges in hospitality

  • Creating a positive and supportive team culture

  • Signposting and supporting colleagues appropriately

How to Train & Develop a Team

  • Coaching and mentoring techniques

  • Supporting learning in the workplace

  • Building capability within kitchen teams

Coping with Resistance to Change

  • Understanding why people resist change

  • Communicating change effectively

  • Leading teams through operational and organisational change

Job Crafting & Career Progression

  • Creating meaningful development opportunities

  • Motivating and retaining talented employees

  • Supporting career pathways within hospitality

EDI, Neurodiversity & Respect for Others

  • Promoting inclusive workplace cultures

  • Understanding diversity and neurodiversity

  • Building stronger and more respectful teams

Technology for Kitchen Leaders

  • Exploring digital tools and technologies used in hospitality operations

  • Improving efficiency and communication

  • Supporting data-informed decision making

Nutrition & Final Assessment

  • Understanding nutritional considerations in modern hospitality

  • Applying learning from across the programme

  • Completing the final assessment and action planning

By the end of the programme, participants will have developed the leadership, communication and people management skills needed to lead teams more effectively, improve workplace culture and contribute to stronger business performance.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to Kitchen Supervisors living in London and offers a practical, engaging learning experience that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Participants will gain real-world leadership skills that help them improve team performance, build stronger working relationships and contribute more effectively to business operations.

Secure Your Place Today

Following the success of previous cohorts and with funding available on a limited basis, places are expected to fill quickly.

We encourage employers to secure places for their teams as soon as possible by completing the application form:

Apply Now: Candidate Application - Beyond the Pass - Skills Bootcamp - Wave 7

If you would like to discuss eligibility, funding requirements, or reserving places for your employees, please get in touch with our team. We would be delighted to help you take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Don't miss out. Once the funding is allocated, it is gone.

Sam Coulstock
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