Compass apprentices shortlisted for Multicultural Apprenticeship Award

Compass Group UK & Ireland is up for a multitude of awards at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2025. In its 10th year, the event celebrates the achievements of multicultural British apprentices, their employers and learning providers.

Out of over 500 nominations across a full range of sectors, five Compass apprentices have been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious event. Compass has also been shortlisted in the Large Employer and Retail, Hospitality & Tourism categories.

Compass apprentices were selected as finalists in the following categories:

Intermediate Apprenticeship

Zyanya Cadman – Production Chef, ESS
Kundai Nazare – Commis Chef, Eurest

Retail, Hospitality & Tourism

Junior Geyoro – Business Development Exec Chef, Chartwells
Victoria Caroline Pedro Decker - Head of Housekeeping, Chartwells
Albert Barbuta - Hospitality Head Chef, Restaurant Associates

The winners will be announced at an awards gala at the Hilton London Metropole on 7 November.

Commenting on his shortlisting, Albert Barbuta, Hospitality Head Chef at Restaurant Associates, said: “I’m delighted to be a finalist of the Multicultural Awards this year. It’s a great opportunity and an honour. If I win this award, I would like to take it as a chance to be an ambassador and show other people what an apprenticeship can do for you. I couldn’t be more pleased with the progress that I’ve made and the learning that I have gained from the apprenticeship.”

Junior Geyoro, Business Development Exec Chef at Chartwells, added: “I had no idea that I was going to be nominated, so it was a nice surprise. Winning would be tremendous, but just being part of the nominees is already an achievement for me.”

Jonathan Foot, Director of Skills and Early Careers, Compass Group UK & Ireland said: “I couldn’t be prouder of our incredible apprentices. These awards cover a huge range of sectors and received a record-breaking number of nominations this year, so it’s an amazing achievement for five of our apprentices to make the final.

“It’s also fantastic to have been shortlisted in two of the business categories. Our team is committed to promoting the many benefits of apprenticeships and empowering those from diverse backgrounds as part of Our Social Promise commitment, so it’s great to see this being recognised. Congratulations to all our finalists, and fingers crossed for a win on the night!”