Housekeeper Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I clean rooms assist reception with duties and covering shifts.

8/10

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

Yes, since starting my apprenticeship I have become a self checker in under a year working for whitbread.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the programme, my trainer does a good job of keeping me on track.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. My trainer, has adapted my plan accordingly and helps loads with the workload.

9/10

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

Receive a good amount of support from my employer. Although they could make it easier to complete off the job hours if they weren’t so tight on labour budget.

6/10

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

Received lots of support from my trainer personally. Accepts that life happens and helps me get back on track when I’m ready.

9/10

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

They’ve helped me realise a lot of things that go on that goes into the everyday role that not everyone thinks about. Puts the job into perspective.

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.)

Only around Christmas we have a party. To celebrate the year.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Pay well and they work for me around my childcare hours. Very flexible work environment.

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

Be yourself, no judgement with whitbread. Very inclusive.