Assistant Manager Review

by Mitchells & Butlers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Assistant manager, in my day to day role I help assist the General Manger in the daily runnings of the pub and our team.

9/10

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

Yes, I started the apprenticeship whilst a Supervisor training towards AM level, and throughout I have been able to advance my people management and team leading skills with the help of the apprenticeship. Whilst also completing fire health and safety and food safety courses too.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning new things, improving upon current skills and keeping my mind active and focused.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the course is structured really well in the way you learn, its very accessible online and requires commitment to independent learning. I personally had a slightly unorganised experience in the beginning however I still enjoyed the learning.

8/10

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

I received support when seeking it.

6/10

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

The trainer I had for the second half of my course and throughout the EPA was extremely helpful and supportive, he answered every question I had and was great!

9/10

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

Greatly so! There are lots of things and topics learnt throughout the programme that I don't think I would have learnt in my job role.

9/10

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.)

I have some great close friends who I work and socialise with, we also a a team do spend nights out together!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mitchells & Butlers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for, decent employee benefits and is always room for progression!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells & Butlers?

Be prepared for more than just a weekend 'bar job'! Great community, great friends and a great working environment.