Bar Associate Review
at JD Wetherspoon
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Bridlington
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My day to day job titles me working at JD Witherspoon I work on the bar as a bar associate I also help out on the floor and we all work as a team. Working on the BAR means that I serve customers on a daily basis working on the BAR has given me it skills because of the tills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Apprenticeship program is something I really enjoy because I get to learn a lot of new information every day I also get to share this information with my team which some of them won’t know. The program has opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities within the catering hospitality sector.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learnt many new skills working on the bar I thought the laws of working on the bar and I’ve also learnt how to be vigilant from now on when someone is drunk and to when they’re not, I’ve also learn how to deal with very difficult customers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The program is very organised and structured. This means that I can complete my work whenever I want. As long as I’m getting in on time I met new people such as my coach and many more people I am also completing my maths qualification. I have met new people on there and learn a lot of different skill for that.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. My manager is always there for me if I have any questions and also my team, if I ever have a question about what the apprenticeship is trying to ask me to help me choose the right answer and they are always there for me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive Support from my training provider. I have a one-to-one sessions to make sure that I’m on track. If I have any questions I can always ask the training provider, also knows what I need to accomplish within my career, such as they are helping me receive a promotion that I want him within my workplace
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification helps me perform better in my role because I learn new things every day which I need to know within my role such as how to deal with complaints and many more. The qualification has opened my eyes to many more opportunities. I feel 100% I choose in the apprenticeship
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 isn’t any social activities, sport teams or even professional network events, but there are online classes for maths and English and many more qualifications that you can receive. I do this in my spare time for me to accomplish something in life. I’m getting another second chance at my mask on location because of my training provider
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JD Wetherspoon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because working for JD Wetherspoons I meet lots of different people every day and I have made loads of friends there we work as a team and make every shift the best we can There are lots of bonuses that we receive you also get a complimentary free meal on shift 50% discount on shift and 20% off of hotel, accommodation and food and drinks. While off shift.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JD Wetherspoon?
I do it it’s the best thing you could ever do, even if you don’t get it you’ve still given it a chance knowing that you didn’t apply or make you wonder what working for JD Wetherspoons is the best for me all I can say is do it
