Deputy hotel manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am in charge of the day to day running of the hotel. Ordering linen and consumables, preparing rotas, and making sure the hotel is compliant with health and safety

10/10

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

I have learnt lots of new skills including how to manage my time more efficiently

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed my apprenticeship and looked forward to my meetings with my assessor she was fantastic the whole way through and made it a really great experience

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship was structured really well giving you monthly meetings and a manageable amount to do between meetings

10/10

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

Whitbread really supported and encouraged me making it easier. My manager was always asking how I was getting on and supporting me when needed

10/10

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

Endless support was given by my assessor she was always there to help if needed it wasn’t just the monthly emails I could call or message her in between

10/10

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

It’s helped me to think of some aspects differently and I feel it’s really complimented my role

10/10

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.)

Usually however I completed this during a pandemic so currently could not comment to much on this

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I’d recommend this apprenticeship to anyone who wants to learn more and progress within the hospitality industry

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

Do it! Speak to your manager, and speak to other team members who have completed it but if your willing to put the work in then just go for it you won’t regret it