Beyond the Pass: Boost your culinary leadership skills in just eight weeks

The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means equipping yourself and team with the right skills.

Umbrella Training is proud to introduce two new skills bootcamps designed to tackle critical skills gaps in London's kitchens, helping individuals progress and businesses thrive. These programmes are funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education as part of the Skills for Life campaign.

What is Beyond the Pass?

Beyond the Pass is an intensive eight-week programme created to address mid-level skills shortages within London's hospitality sector.

Designed explicitly for chef de parties and culinary supervisors, this hybrid training blends online learning with in-person sessions, ensuring practical leadership skills are embedded directly into day-to-day operations.

• Duration: Eight 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 combined with face-to-face workshops.
• On-the-job application: Skills applied in real-time within your workplace.

What you'll learn

• Shift planning and team supervision.
• Inclusive leadership and effective communication.
• Allergen compliance and digital kitchen systems.
• Approaches to managing and leading people and teams.
• Technology for kitchen leaders.
• Nutrition and final assessment.

Eligibility requirements

Learners must have the right to work in the UK and commit to completing the programme.