Area Manager Review

by Mitchells & Butlers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Look after 13 pubs and their respective Managers and team, responsible for health & safety, legal, licensing, recruitment and relations, financial and KPI performance of those 13 businesses.

10/10

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

Yes absolutely, it has been great being exposed to academic theory and writing and seeing how this supports my experience over the years in my career. I have developed lots of my skills and behaviours such as communication, time management etc.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s been great, the lecturers, faculty and support team are extremely helpful and it’s good to get away from the day job.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured, with flexibility available too.

10/10

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

Huge amount, they support time needed and expenses to make it happen, they can be very supportive when you might struggle to manage workload.

10/10

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

MMU, the lecturers, faculty and support team are extremely understanding of our day jobs and provide flexibility and support when needed.

10/10

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

Exposes me to experiences I otherwise wouldn’t have.

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.)

Not really but not needed…

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Mitchells & Butlers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great employer that supports development.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells & Butlers?

Understand the time commitment and workload needed, keep your line manager involved so they can support when needed.