General Manager Designate Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.9/10

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

General Manager Designate - all aspects of being a general manager in a pub, long term holds, short term cover

9/10

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

Learnt about different leadship styles and theories

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is fustrating due to inconsitancy in trainers or lack thereof

4/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Poorly organised and I have either been passed around to trainers or not had one assigned to ne

4/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Greene king is very supportive of my apprenticeship but they could discuss issues with Lifetime management as they are aware of issues and improvement is needed

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Little support - I would concider everything just meeting minimum expectations, except for the short period where [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] was my trainer in which I received great support

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I haven’t learnt too much on the programme itself, however the extra qualification is necessary for my progress

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Not that I am aware of

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are focused on development and recognise hard work

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

Get to know the site(s) you will be working in and adapt to suit its individual operation