Duty manager Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

basically supervising each shift and managing the team running the bar , restaurant and reception . Completing daily task such as co pilot jobs , forecast keeping on top of schedule hours and making sure the hotel is running efficiently and safely.

8/10

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

I have learnt in most departments starting off as just receptionist to learning to work in the kitchen and and bar to running and leading a team as duty manager.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy but I have fount it harder due to having to take my maths

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I get big support and engagement especially when I feel stressed and finding it hard

8/10

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

They are a big help and support

8/10

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

A lot I have found it a big help especially with having our monthly sessions where we can hav the morning to sit and learn and support each other

8/10

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

Not quite sure I have learnt some new things from the tasks on here

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.)

We do and it’s nice to see everyone outside of wrk so we can have fun and enjoy time out

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They help and support you

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

Be open to learn and let them know what it is you want as they will support you in getting into other job roles to progress