Multi Site Hotel Manager Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Bicester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Oversee daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring each site meets the organization’s standards for quality, service, and performance.
Develop and implement strategies for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and increased profitability across all sites.
Coordinate with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and manage staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and professional development opportunities.
Liaise with the marketing department to promote brand consistency and to implement promotional campaigns tailored to local markets.
Develop and implement strategies for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and increased profitability across all sites.
Coordinate with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and manage staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and professional development opportunities.
Liaise with the marketing department to promote brand consistency and to implement promotional campaigns tailored to local markets.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
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Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Prioritize personal development .
Set more long-term goals .
Find opportunities to practice
Coach and support team with their progression.
Set more long-term goals .
Find opportunities to practice
Coach and support team with their progression.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
A well-structured training plan is the backbone of an effective apprenticeship. This plan describes the training schedule, milestones, and the integration of theoretical and practical components.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Equip individuals with necessary skills, knowledge, and behavior for specific job roles and future employment.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Guidance and so much support
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.)
5/5
None
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
. Boosts productivity .
. Improves employee retention .
. Fosters creativity and innovation .
. Encourages collaboration .
. Reduces toxicity .
. Strengthens employer branding .
. Improves employee retention .
. Fosters creativity and innovation .
. Encourages collaboration .
. Reduces toxicity .
. Strengthens employer branding .
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Culture fit is extremely important at Whitbread so be yourself and let your personality show throughout your interviews and assessment day.
Be really clear on specifically why you want to work for Whitbread.
be honest about your interests, capabilities and career aspirations.
Be really clear on specifically why you want to work for Whitbread.
be honest about your interests, capabilities and career aspirations.
