Hotel Manager Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Hotel Manager, overview of hotel for recruitment, team, safety, finance and compliance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning new things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Both: leadership techniques around change and forward planning are new skills, communication and brand standards are developed skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very structured and organised... clear tasks and timeline... good feedback from my Lifetime learning coordinator.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of training but not enough time with line manager for apprenticeship and not enough time for on the job training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots... Biweekly calls as well as online chats, seminars and networking.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped me progress from Deputy Hotel Manager to Hotel Manager.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Regional meetings, Charity events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clear values and good progression opportunities, good training and clear targets.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Check that the Whitbread values align with your own... they are a big part of what makes Whitbread.
