Assistant manager Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

my role is the assistant manager of the hotel. This includes: opening up closing down stocktake helping run the kitchen team welfare housekeeping checks and motivation cashing up hotel check ins and guest relations. dealing with areas in GK like finance etc making reservations general upkeep of the building

10/10

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

I have learnt a few new skills since starting my apprenticeship. ] Communication skills and presentation skills are the biggest ones i have factored in. people skills and how to deal with different kinds of situations I have also adapted in confidence and speaking to larger audiences.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the program I'm on thoroughly as it teaches you all aspects of the job that you may necessarily not know about. it has taught me alot of different ways on how to build myself and my team up into a stronger team

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very structured. we know before hand when our meetings are and how often we have them. we also have planned 1-1's and face to faces. these are all set out and worked around you. so it helps with the work life balance.

10/10

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

Greene king do give out a lot of support for the people doing the apprenticeships. this is from funding to regular meetings to see if you're ok. the gm's and bdms are always asking if they can assist with anything.

10/10

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

my training provider couldnt be better. they set up regular meetings and days to attend to make sure that everyone is on track and ready to complete the program they are on. it makes it a really good experience to always have the communication there with the people running the course

10/10

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

i feel it helps me exceed my role as it teaches me all areas that i probably wouldnt of recognised.

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.)

no they're aren't any extra activities that we can get involved in

2/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

they look after all employees with loads of benefits. have a strong communication with employees about the direction of the company they have so many benefits as well as discounts for staff so id say its a strong company to work for

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

keep an open mind with room to progress as it has so many open opportunities for people to move up the chain.