Hotel Manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Hotel Manager, oversight and compliance for finance, safety and employment law, recruitment, training, and recognition for a team of 30. Day to day running of the hotel.

8/10

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

Extended and new skills in leadership and hospitality management.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the learning and development the programme provides.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised with clear tasks and goals.

8/10

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

Not enough... Time is the key factor and there should be forecast changes to rotas to allow time for learning.

6/10

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

Lots of support and time from trainers and a dedicated learning coach.

10/10

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

It focuses me on the business and the wider hospitality industry.

8/10

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.)

Charity fundraising is supported.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Clear values, good progression, good rewards and discounts, fast expanding business.

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

Read the companies values and be sure they align with your own... They are the the backbone of the company.