Assistant Manager Review

by McDonald's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

I am a 1st Assistant manager and I am responsible for running the McDonald's Restaurant under guidance from my business manager. I am responsible for all levels of manamgent, their development. Ensuring that we hit key metrics day to day, as well as analysing our performance and looking for improvement

8/10

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

I have developed skills in finance and accounting. in the last year I have really began to understand the Profit and Loss sheets as well as being in charge of making decisions towards budgets.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot, it really opens up my eyes to the wider world of business and is interesting to me as I have worked for McDonalds for so long, yet I am confident that the skills I obtained along the way will help me in the future, should I ever choose to leave.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and structures, you know exactly what you are doing at all times and what is expected of you. If you are unable to participate in weekly activities, they are still there for you to catch up on.

10/10

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

I get enough support from my employer yet I know that its down to me to get the time I need to complete my assignments.

10/10

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

If I need support I just have to ask for it and then you receive great amounts. obviously if your struggling, like I did for a period, you just need to make people aware and not suffer in silence. The training provider knows how difficult it is to balance.

10/10

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

I can look at elements of my work more objectively and know the importance of menial tasks and integrity.

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.)

I have been invited to a few through uni, not so many from work.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its helped me grow and supported me in hard times. its a really nice work environment. every day is different and is what you make of it.

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

Make sure that you listen to what you are being taught and take on the advice of others. be independent and self led. if you want to find the answer then go and get it. don't wait for others to lead you.