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McDonald's

Business Manager Review

at McDonald's

Degree Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Ashington, UK

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Day to day my job role can vary alot depending on needs, from day to day organisation and motivation of staff, profit and loss reconsolidation, customer service, food & health safety, fund raising for charity to name a few.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Iam loving the way the program is challanging the way I view business by making me think of other companies and points of view while always keeping it relevant to my current job role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In my role I always aim to be learning new skills or developing exisiting ones to always be the best version of me for my staff and customers.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Excellent, every aspect is well planned out to make it accessible to people of every level of experience while still challanging everyone equally.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
McDonalds has been fantastic, they are always ensuring we have enough support and time to balance course work and work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There is always someone available to help, and the tutors have been fantastic helping us readjust into the classroom.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The course has been fantastic at making me rethink the things I take for granted as an experienced managers and helps me take a different approach to daily tasks.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are always plenty extra curricular activities available on campus, and plenty online. It would sometimes help if it was a little clearer which ones where digital and which ones where in person.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
McDonalds has something for everyone, whether your looking for a career or just a part time job that's flexible while you study, or understanding for childcare it caters to everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Be genuine, be confident & remember we are all in it together.
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