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McDonald's

assistant manager Review

at McDonald's

Degree Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Surrey

Review Submitted: July 2020

Overall Rating

3.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Working alongside the business manager to achieve the targets and aims of the business. Coaching and role modelling the correct behaviours. Running the business in the absence of the business manager. Taking control of some of the systems that need to be in place to ensure the business runs successfully.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I fully enjoy the programme and what i have learnt in the time. I also enjoy the fact that we have been able to meet with other employees from around the country who are in the same position. We have become such a tight knit group

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes I have learnt a lot of new skills from the apprenticeship for example learning how to deal with and manage difficult situations in the workplace even when it involves dealing with your superiors.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is structured and organised very well the staff are always willing to do 100% to help us out and ensure we always are on track.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
not much
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
100% the university supports you with whatever you need for whatever task there is always someone to talk to
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
100% its help me to be able to see the bigger picture when trying to solve problems and achieve targets in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There is football.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
No
Why?
There is a lot of good and bad if am honest just depends what franchisee you work for am guessing some are more money driven then others
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Good luck hopefully you get to work in a company owned store
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