General Manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

General manager of a brewers Fayre restaurant brand for whitbread. Over see the day to day running of the restaurant

7/10

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

Better business strategy and how to form a business plan to increase sales. Helped with my ability to help train and coach team members and duty managers by implementing different training techniques to help with the business

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy the programme however, can be a bit difficult on occasions to complete tasks with being full time & working 48 hours per week.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Could be given more time within work to complete atpem course work rather than doing it outside work.

7/10

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

Very little support from my ROM but quite a bit from my learning coach

7/10

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

Average amount

7/10

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

Helps me to focus on the day to day running of the busibess

6/10

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.)

None

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Is a good company to work for and does help you progress if you are keen to do so.

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

Be open minded and willing to learn new things. Go for any training that is offered to you. Meet other peers from other restaurants/hotels to share experiences and knowledge