Deputy Hotel Manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

It is a challenging job role that requires great leadership and organisational skills to meet the company given expectations.

8/10

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

The apprenticeship program had all information and trainings that I personally needed to improve my current skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am satisfied to see the results on the daily basis at work as I started to plan the jobs a little bit and change my focus. I have learnt to prioritise better.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised. Great support from the trainer [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

10/10

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

At the minute I don't have my line manager who would be able to support me but I think I am doing ok

8/10

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

Amazing support. I have full support and answers to all my questions.

10/10

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

I definitely have a better results. I have a different understanding in leadership style and where my focus should actually be. Obviously there are many challenging situations but it helps me to develop my behaviours and skills.

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.)

There are activities like regional Legend Cup where all sites under our regional compete with each other according to the service, cleanliness, tripadvisor, operational team retention, sleeper breakfast ration scores. My site is the first in the Region at the moment which I am very proud of.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to develop your skills and carrier opportunities

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

Apply!