General manager Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Managing a team of 30 people on a day-to-day, running tasks, recruiting, managing orders for food, drink and consumables. Dealing with legislation, contracts and ensuring the safety procedures.

8/10

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

Everyday is a new day and I learn something new.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do not think that I am enjoying it because I am a full-time general manager and do not have enough time.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the programme is structured okay, but is not really relevant for my role.

7/10

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

I do not think I ever had support for doing the programme.

6/10

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

I think that my training provider is very professional and will always give me good advice on how to complete tasks.

8/10

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

I am learning new managing skills.

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.)

Yes, I am organising a lot of charity events and I am working very closely with the village community and taking part with community activities in the village.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Green King has a lot of opportunities to build a career and the people are appreciated for their work.

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

This is a great company to work for, progress and build a lifetime career, but you need to be prepared with patience and passion for what you are doing.