Shift 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:

Running shifts, managing people, making sure the business runs on a day to day business, creating schedules for employees

9/10

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

I have developed existing skills by understanding more in depth about them whereas prior to doing the course I didn’t know what was the meaning behind certain roles

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I rate it highly as it was not always boring and was enjoyable! I enjoy learning and the trainer was friendly

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Because of Covid my training got delayed however it was understandable given the circumstances

10/10

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

My employer was always available to support me when needed

10/10

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

They were always ready to help and answer any questions I had! They also took the time out to send me relevant documents that could help me

10/10

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

A little better

7/10

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.)

We usually do yearly trips for the team and quarterly meals for the managers or crew trainers

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s honestly like a second family and work is always fun

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

Be yourself! Be who you are and honest and it gets you far