Pub Manager Review

Running the pub. Managing staff and budgets. Working towards targets. Training and development of employees. Supporting employees. Stock ordering and controls. Cash controls and customer service. Maintaining high standards, risk assessments and following company policies. I also have a very good relationship with the staff I’m like their work mum.

Yes I learnt about PESTEL analysis which helped me write my business plan for my pub manager interview. I have learnt the difference between simple problems and messy problems. I have learnt to manage my time effectively as I juggle managing a pub 40 hours a week aswell as a degree and being a mother.

I enjoy the learning element of the programme as I always like to learn. I enjoy the social element of the programme and the new support network of people it has given me to source information from and bounce idea off. I am very positive about the experience.

The organisation could be better but this could be down to the uni having to adapt due to covid changes so they are having to learn from experience and trial and error. The structure is okay. The only critism I have is that we did one of our biggest modules first which was also new to the programme and as many of us hadn’t been in a classroom for quite some time maybe a smaller module could have been first to warm us up

I receive plenty of support. My area manager is supportive and provided me with any figures I needed for my research. The apprenticeship co ordinator is very hands on and is always available in the whats app group to listen to concerns or offer advice and support.

The feedback on assignment drafts is very slow which often eats into your time because you are waiting to move on. However when you do finally get your feedback it is very in-depth and helpful so you can make changes before submission and improve for next time after your submission.

It is currently helping me understand the financial side better. Looking at strategies and how they may be effected by different factors and how these strategies may have an effect on stakeholders and also to identify who indeed these stakeholders are. It is helping me understand that messy problems cannot be solved all at once and that they need breaking down and solving piece be piece.

There is nothing to my knowledge. We have 2 annual sporting events in which we get to network with other employees and compete in darts and football to raise money for our chosen charity. Social activities would make an excellent addition as we work unsocial hours so having a social life can be quite hard

Yes

The progression rate is very good. The training is top quality. The employee benefits are very good and they really are trying to give you a good work life balance. The bonus and share incentive schemes are really good aswell. Who doesn’t like free money for a job they are already getting paid to do?

Ignore the negativity you read in the press. These views are often based on peoples views of the chairman rather than the company. Tim gets a tough time in the press and on social media but in reality he and Wetherspoon really do look after their staff. Most social media comments are from disgruntled employees and aren’t a true reflection.