Unit Manager Review

by McDonald's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Management and leadership of team to deliver great quality food and an outstanding experience for customers and support employees in doing so

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - more open minded. Leadership styles

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I loved networking with others that are in similar situations

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well structured with modules - but communication when staff on holiday did dwindle

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not too much - had time away to go to uni but getting time near deadlines and having morale support wasn’t what was promised

    5/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Through Manchester met, lots of support. They were always in hand if anything was needed

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It does - built confidence, networking and ability to manage time effectively

    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.)

    • Sometimes

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good first job - although stigma still attached and stressful the higher you go up

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?

    • Be open minded and balance your personal life well

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Bristol

April 2022

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