Duty manager/holding deputy hotel manager Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Sheffield
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Running the day to day operation of the hotel and f&b as both a dm and DHM
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Somewhat, I find it hard to balance work and apprenticeship
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
A lot of new skills in terms of legal policies and companies outside of whitbread that aren’t as centralised in a lot of policies
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good, clear modules and clear outcomes
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Some, difficult to manage time within the operations part of the company when guest facing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots have a coach who will sit with us often and ensure we are on track
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me a lot of knowledge to fulfill parts of my role that I’m not so confident in
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
N/a
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s hard work but the team usually makes it worth it, form good friendships and a lot of trust with the teams I have been part of
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Location is key, go for busier sites as more hours
