Kitchen Manager Review

by JD Wetherspoon

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Helping to run the day to day running of the kitchen within one of the business units of Jd Wetherspoon making sure food is served to company specification while managing the staff and delivering Great customer service, having great standards achieving company goals and reaching targets set out.

8/10

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

Through the business and the degree apprenticeship I have learnt many new skills of how to work towards goals, as well as developing skills I already had. Skills I have learnt is the ability to be a good leader and the way in which I manage the business as well as well the staff.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the program. I do struggle with completing the sessions online as I am the type of person which learns from face to face interaction. But I have learnt so much which has helped me to become a better business manager and Leader for the organisation.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it is well organised. We have all our dates laid out we know what is happening. The one thing I struggle with is trying to get motivated with the online learning. The face to face lessons I really enjoy as able to work with other members of the course.

9/10

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

I am supported by my employer. I think it is hard for them as they don’t 100% understand everything about what is going on but they help and support is there when I ask for it.

9/10

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

Plenty of help easily contactable and supported. No question goes unanswered there is always help if required just have to ask.

9/10

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

Helps me build and have a better understanding as a manager for the business and becoming a better leader and being able to get the buy in of the employees to make the best for and out of the business.

8/10

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.)

There are no sports teams but i attend a sports team outside of the business. Wishing the business there is a couple of networking groups which are available to join for different areas of the business e.g. women, lgbtq, energy.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend JD Wetherspoon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend the job as there is many opportunities within the business you wouldn’t think were available working in a pub. There are perks as well that you wouldn’t get working anywhere else as well as a lot of support available if required.

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

Would say give the company a chance it is a very good company to work for has very good training and development and it is more than just a pub company. If you want the opportunities then they are there for you.