Restaurant Manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Managing the restaurant and the day to day jobs along with health and safety and finance compliance. I also manage a team of 25 employees managing their holiday, schedules and pay.

10/10

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

I have a better understanding of policies and procedures.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship, it is really helping me look more into depth around policies and develop my management skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well.

10/10

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

Not much.

5/10

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

Lots of support.

10/10

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

Very well.

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.)

No.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Whitbread really care about their team and employees, there are also lots of development opportunities.

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

Make sure you have knowledge of the company and examples of how you can excel in your job.