Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Overseeing all aspects of running the hotel, including reception and housekeeping. Responsible for all health and safety and finance. Making sure guests and team are happy and the scores are showing this. Responsible for keeping to budgets and targets and in line for an all-green wincard at the end of the financial year.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • It has refreshed my skills that I have learnt over the past 9 years. It looks in depth at what makes a good manager and has allowed me to use these transferable skills in the workplace. I am more confident in my role as a result. I can then use this to progress.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy refreshing my knowledge and learning new skills to use in my role in the workplace. It works around my job and personal life as I can complete it as and when I have the time. It has really flexible deadlines so I can catch up if I’m busy or get ahead in quiet periods

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It’s structured but in the right way. It doesn’t put pressure on me with set deadlines and I can set my own around my busy and quiet periods. I am sent updates and feedback and my tutor lets me know if I’m on track or need to catch up

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I haven’t needed to use any support as of yet but my manager is always there if I need something clarifying or explaining any more. My manager is there if I need extra training on something or if I feel I have a weak area. I’ve no doubt she would be supportive if needed

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My training provider is always on hand via email, text or phonecall if I need any support or clarification with my coursework. She was fantastic when I was working towards resitting my maths level 2 exam and I passed it first tine which shows that her methods do work well

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It has refreshed my skills that I have learnt over the past 9 years. It looks in depth at what makes a good manager and has allowed me to use these transferable skills in the workplace. I am more confident in my role as a result. I can then use this 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.)
  • I have recently joined the GLOW team which supports team members who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. We arrange extra curricular activities such as bowling or the cinema to help the community feel as part of a team and more confident in themselves. I am part of this community and feel it is a great asset

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • There’s a great feeling of being part of one big team. Higher management are always fully supportive and you never feel alone. There’s great staff perks and you know you will be looked after in regards to training and development. There’s great courses and succession plans in place


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread?
  • Just apply! If you’re successful then you will be part of a big team and there’s always someone on hand to help. There’s great succession plans and training in place to learn on the job and develop skills. The team turnover is low and it’s not hard to see why


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Newport, Shropshire

February 2020


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