Assistany Manager Review

I am a trainee assistant manager at greene king hungry horse. My job requires me to run food, serve customers, open the pub, put till in and on, refill awp's, prep for the shift, do pre shift briefs, also to close the pub, cash up, close down and rely for the next days service.

I am currently learning how to do stocks, line checks, inventory, help with placing all the food orders and ensuring that we always maintain the correct stock level of all food and drink items. I am also taking over the entertainment. My role will be to seek out live acts and recruit to play at the pub.

I really enjoy my programme as it is giving me the tools and knowledge I need to progress my career within the company. I look for new challenges and see how I can actively work to make things better for the team and the customer. I really do love what I do and strive to be the best I can be.

My programme was extremely well organised and structured. Things were very easily outlined for me to follow and pursue. I felt that the support I got from trainer [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was amazing. The way they changed it so I didn't have to all my assessments as written assessments and did these and verbal discussions instead meant I had more time to complete it as I could do these in 20 minute phone calls around work and my kids.

My employer was extremely supportive in this with me. He helped me with anything that was unsure off. he also helped me to understand things in a way that I would as apposed to the way that it laid out by my trainer, which made it more possible for me to complete on a quicker time scale.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was amazing and extremely supportive throughout. She would ring at convenient times and rearrange appointments if and when necessary. Her attitude toward helping my gain qualification was tremendous. I struggled with my maths exam after been diagnosed with a chronic illness that affects memory, so she sat with me and helped to write out a list of what terms meant what and how I could solve these before resitting my exam making it possible for me to remember how to do the equations.

I feel it has helped me to gain a broader perspective on what actually needs to be done and the reasons for the things we do and the way that we do them and why. It has me to perform better as I am more understanding of how the business works.

There are no extra curricular activities per say. We do little things in house every now and again to promote a healthy and well bonded team. We also do a lot for Macmillan as a company where everyone can get involved. We host a ball in June and every May and September we do Macmillan months. We do activities in house as a team to raise money for Macmillan. We also do a big event that anyone within brand can join. This year they are cycling from London to Amsterdam.

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Greene King is brilliant company to work for if this is the industry you would like to be in. The have a vast variety of different chains within the company, from cheap and cheerful, family friendly restaurants to high end luxury Fish Restaurants. The opportunities for progression within the company are amazing and Greene King strive do every thing that they can to help you reach your end goal and achieve your dream job.

I would always recommend that you be as fully flexible as you can be when it comes to what you can work. This is a big thing and will help you gain the role you desire. Also, always have a can do attitude. Look for solutions and not problems. Get involved and be a team player.