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McDonald's

Shift manager Review

at McDonald's

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Ashington, Northumberland

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
4/5
Running the shift. Sending breaks. Checking good safety. Counting the safe and tills
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The business side

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Working independently. Finding learning about the hospitality industry really interesting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised tells me what I need to do each weeks. Set up very simple and easy to follow
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer constantly asks if there is anything he can do to help and im given plenty of time to complete my wirk
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support given on my 1-1 sessions and allows me to message if I need any help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learning more about behind the scenes of the business which helps which gives me more knowledge to apply to the floor
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
Not that i get involved In

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexible
Good pay
Good benefits
Offers opportunities to gain qualification
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Bw your self. Confident speak to everyone
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