Assistant Manager Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

Assistant manager. Assist general manager and team.

9/10

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

Yes. Expanded knowledge on leadership and management styles and communication

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

After a rocky start with my regional trainer leaving and no communication regarding issue, once resolved and new RT assigned become a positive experience.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Greene King?

Average

4/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not very well. Seemed to be lack of communication from GK and lifetime. Lifetimes regional trainer I was assigned part way through the programme was however amazing!

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

As previously stated initially was not impressed and felt let down and that it wasn’t professional. But once the issue was straightened out it was a positive one

6/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

GM offered support when I asked.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It doesn’t. Impact is I’ve made changes in my personal life

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Live in a sparse area so would move for the right job with a different employer or company.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

9b. Why?

Work life balance isn’t great. Part of parcel in hospitality but haven’t previously worked for someone where my work life balance and relationships have suffered as much as they have in Greene King. I also feel as good as the apprenticeships are. More could be done to motivate and reward staff and recognise them.

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

There are good progression opportunities but have realistic conversations about work and life balance and well being