Business Manager Review
at McDonald's
Degree Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.6/5
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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
Running of the business. Responsible for everything. Must lead a team, delegate and follow up to ensure results are hit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme is interesting and good. It is challenging managing a work/life/study balance.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Interesting to learn about operations management and leading and managing people. Two key elements of my role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Generally well organised. Skills coach changed after 3 months. Not great for continuity. But generally good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty. I am given freedom to schedule the time I need for my apprenticeship. I am trusted to complete this at appropriate times.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Tutors and skills coaches are generally very helpful. They go the extra mile to ensure we do well. This is reflected in the results.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It definitely allows me to improve my performance. I am able to apply the theory behind some things I did anyway, which really helps me to understand the importance of it.
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
Yes, although these are sometimes limited. The franchise group has very limited events and it’s difficult for the whole of McDonalds to do an event together.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to learn new skills. It may be a starting point for some, but it can also be a great career for others.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
McDonald’s doesn’t require a huge number of natural skills or academic ability. The thing that will make you stand out is attitude. Those that want to do well and work hard, usually end up doing well!.
