General Manager Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2024
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
General house manager leading staff finacials sales driving keeping on top of legal and safety requirements
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
While it was hard to fit in with my day to day job role I enjoyed the learning and the hands on approach from my trainer when I needed to take a break due to family bereavement
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes it helped me with leadership ship and change management skills that are currently being used in house
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It was well organised and I could use evidence from work I hadalready done so not increasing Mt work load substantially
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I did get some support but due to me having to go hold another business I then didn't have 121 with my manager and so had to manage my own time
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I got lots of help from my training partner and he always checked in to see how I was doing even when he moved job positions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
More confident in what I know
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Having worked here for 22 yearsyears I have seen both highs and lows and feel it is a company always evolving to meet new challenges head on
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
Just do it its a great place to work with one of the best food and drink discounts for employees in the industry
