Business Manager Review

by McDonald's

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:

I lead and manage a team of upto 100 employees within North East Lincolnshire. My role consists of anything from HR management, full sales and finance responsibility, whilst driving organic growth for the future. The customer experience is at the centre of what we do.

10/10

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

My knowledge and skills have increased significantly since starting my Degree Apprenticeship. I am more knowledgable within the retail sector and have developed my existing skills also.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The experience has been excellent. Although stressful at times it has been excellent to learn new skills and meet great people along the journey.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This is the only area I believe MMU are still testing the water with. We were the 2nd cohort on a completely new programme. Communication is the one thing MMU need to improve. We completed the two biggest assignments alongside eachother. This could have been prevented with communication.

9/10

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

The business is fast paced and every day is different. This makes it incredibly hard to plan a normal day, never mind degree level apprenticeship work.

8/10

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

MMU have been excellent in this area. Fiona has kept the cohort together and helped everyone during challenging times. Her work and support has been excellent.

10/10

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

The degree is 100% relevant to McDonalds and the retail environment. Some subjects give a completely new understanding of areas and allows a holistic approach.

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 within McDonalds

8/10

9a. Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

McDonalds is a great place to meet new people and now since they have launched the degree programme, a brilliant place for education. This degree has given me significant development within my role as a Business Manager and also my career.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?

Long term this can be a solid career.