Duty manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Running the shift and directing team. Lone working.

9/10

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

I have become confident in speaking to strangers and learning how to make there experience special. I have gained managerial experience.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning new things it keeps my brain ticking. I just hate doing the maths exams.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We had some problems at first with being put on the wrong corse. Then being told I didn't need to sit a math exam but then having to sit it due to error when being signed up. We got on track but lost alot of time. I like the odea I can just crack on in my own time log on as and when I want.

7/10

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

As much or as little as needed.

10/10

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

Very supportive in getting results

10/10

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

Gives you the management knowledge to progress

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.)

Yes we enjoy a gathering but I work alot of weekends so it's manly to daytime workers that can go. Would be nice for more fun social events as a team

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You fall in love with the company. Iv been there nearly 10 years and I can't imagine being anywhere else. We become a family and it's really sad when someone leaves.

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

To be prepared to work hard but itl all be worth it. You'll gain friends for life and qualifications that will help you progress.