The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means equipping your teams with the right skills. Umbrella Training is proud to launch two new Skills Bootcamps designed to address key skills gaps in London’s kitchens, helping both individuals and businesses thrive.

Beyond the Pass: Boost Your Culinary Leadership Skills in Just 8 Weeks

What is Beyond the Pass?
Beyond the Pass is an 8-week programme targeting mid-level skills shortages in London’s hospitality sector. Designed for Chef de Partie and Culinary Supervisors, this hybrid training combines online modules with in-person sessions, embedding practical leadership skills directly into your team’s day-to-day work.

Key Features:

Duration: 8 weeks, 72-hour guided learning curriculum
Employer Partners: Clermont Hotel Group, The Goring, Soho House, Green & Fortune, Strand Palace Hotel, The Felix Project
Hybrid Training: Online modules + in-person sessions
On-the-Job Application: Practical skills applied daily

Who Should Attend?
Chef de Parties and Culinary Supervisors looking to progress into leadership roles. Learners must have the right to work in the UK and commit to completing the programme.

What You’ll Learn:

Shift planning & team supervision
Inclusive leadership & communication
Allergen compliance & digital kitchen systems
CMI Unit 331: Approaches to Managing & Leading People and Teams

Programme Units Include:

Foundations of Leadership in Hospitality
Communication on the Line & Managing Conflict
Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing
Training & Developing a Team / Coping with Resistance to Change
Job Crafting & Career Progression
EDI, Neurodiversity & Respect for Others
Technology for Kitchen Leaders
Nutrition & Final Assessment

Important Dates:

17th Nov 2025
8th Dec 2025
12th Jan 2026
25th Jan 2026
2nd Feb 2026

How to Get Involved:
The programme is 90% or 70% funded by the GLA, depending on your business size. Umbrella covers additional costs.

Register your apprentice for Beyond the Pass

Taste of Culinary Skills Bootcamp: Foundations for Your Kitchen Teams

What is the Taste of Culinary Skills Bootcamp?
A fully funded, employer-led programme supporting unemployed or economically inactive Londoners into foundational kitchen roles. Perfect for businesses looking to bring in new talent or develop their current teams.

Key Features:

Duration: 8 weeks
Hands-On Training: Delivered in professional kitchens hosted by London Community Kitchens
Employer Partners: Clermont Hotel Group, Soho House, Green & Fortune, The Felix Project

Technical Modules Include:

Mise-en-place & Knife Handling
Sauces & Pastry
Fish & Meat Preparation
Allergen Control

Career Support:

CV building & interview preparation
Behavioural readiness
Guaranteed interview with a London employer paying the London Living Wage

Who Should Attend?
Adults aged 19+ in London who are looking to gain new skills or progress in their career. Open to both employed and unemployed individuals, including the self-employed. Learners must have the right to work in the UK.

Important Dates: