assistant manager Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

assistant manager of a big sport pub; managing pub, customer service, teamwork and liabilities on a daily basis

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I definitely did. My Management Development program makes me more confident and me aware of marketing aspects of running a business.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Getting to the meeting point takes quite a time (over 3 hrs from Aberdeen to Glasgow), but overall I enjoy the program a lot.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Greene King?

My manager definitely supports my efforts. Also, due to MDP apprenticeship my position in the area gets stronger and stronger every month.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My program may feel a bit overwhelming, especially when one-to-one sessions and workshops occur one week after another. Support from my trainer and the workshops themselves don't leave much to be desired.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Quite a lot

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Enough! :)

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My training sessions demand travelling, most of the expenses are covered by my company, but it still costs me a lot of time spent in the buses/trains, departing to the training early morning hours

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Possibly, quite a few

7/10

9. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

If you're looking for a reliable employer, caring about your development and personal needs, GK may be a good choice

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?

Be yourself, think about your future!