Assistant Manager Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Running shifts, managing staff, dealing with customer queries/complaints, handling staff issues, sickness etc

10/10

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

Became more confident in my role and know how to handle situations better

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my MDP programme as its giving me a much larger insight to my job role and helping me to become a much more hands on manager that people will look up too

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the programme is very organised. I have regular workshops to attend and also 1-1 visits with my trainer. I can email my trainer at any time for support

10/10

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

My manager was the one that recommended I do this course as she thought it would be a great opportunity for me to develop so she has always been supportive of me doing the course. When I need anything I just ask her and she helps me as much as possible

10/10

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

Theres alot of support available

10/10

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

I think this course has definitely helped me progress in my role, I feel much more confident and I am learning new things all the time. It has definitely helped me with my progression into my manager role

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.)

My work doesnt really have an activities but I do get involved on planning events such as Mothers Day, Easter, Fathers Day, Christmas. Outside of work I like to catch up with friends, watch netflix, read

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think Greene King is a fantastic company to work for, they look after their team and customers very well. They also give you the chance to progress and develop

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

I think the whole process is straight forward. There are a few training courses you need to complete and there will always be new ones needing done which can be hard to find time to get done but it is important you make time as they are important for your job role