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McDonald's

Shift manager Review

at McDonald's

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Farnborough, Hampshire

Review Submitted: May 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Shift running manager, runs shifts, controls waste, controls cash, coaching and training crew
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy learning more management and hospitality techniques and finding ways to use them in my store

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I find that is it very flexible around my needs as working full time and a parent finding a good work/apprentiship/home life balance was key.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel that I could be supported better and have a higher level of engagement from upper management to help with learning goals and time for it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My personally apprenticeship teacher is fantastic assess my knowledge base and then works to upskill me that way. He is understanding that I have struggles and finds ways to help motivate me to continue learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
We have a management party and a crew party once a year but don’t seem to do anything else that would help with team building.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, flexible working hours, the ability to turn a job into a career if you so choose to
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Be yourself we have a very big push on being personable and authentic.
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