Assistant Manager Review

I am the assistant Manager at a Managed house. The general manager is on maternity leave at present, so I have been doing both roles combined, with input from the holding Manager. Typically the role includes the day to day running of the pub, ensuring that the business is safe and legal.

In the past 6 months, I have learnt a tremendous amount about running a business. Having come from just being a team leader to doing everything from scheduling, ordering, auditing, sales planning and leading a team of staff members. It has been a challenging experience but the knowledge that I have gained is invaluable.

I am enjoying the programme greatly. There are so many things that I never knew before starting. Each module has been challenging and interesting. This has been amplified by having a trainer that is accessible, knowledgeable and approachable.

The structure of the programme is brilliant. Everything is set out in a logical order, in easy learning sections. By completing each section in order, it sets the scene for the next subject that needs to learned. Modules are short enough to learn what you need to workout taking too much time to complete.

My employer has been supportive throughout. They have always been there to help explain concepts that I found a little more tricky to understand. They have also been a great source of inspiration and encouragement.

The training provider has been excellent throughout the programme. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] is always available to answer any questions, encourage when needed and be our biggest cheerleader when we succeed. He is an absolute asset to the programme.

The qualification has helped me in my everyday role an enormous amount. It has shown me the bigger picture of why certain things are done and what is needed for the successful running of the business. It has given me a bigger scope of tools to draw from to enable me to think more out of the box to achieve my goals.

Although we have sports teams affiliated with the business, I do not get involved with them.

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It's a great company to work for. The training provided is second to none.

Go for it! You never know where this adventure will take you.