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Duty manager Review

at Lifetime Training

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Gloucestershire

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My role is DM at a Premier Inn in Gloucestershire, where my day can vary from day to day dealing with guests, supporting in housekeeping, kitchen, Front Office and the Restaurant.
Focus is on delivering standards and ensuring that all guests visiting are happy
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed it to the extent that I have actually learnt more into my job role and things I my job role with more depth and I have had a great learning coach support me through all of this.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills with my off the job hours alongside my learning plan, which has helped me to develop within my position and towards being a HM

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is good and a lot better than I feel my L2 was
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My HM is excellent supporting me with my apprenticeship when I need help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My Learning Coach has been of great support, providing extras sessions when I need additional help with my learning. I am able to reach out to her at all times, to check what something means and how to answer a question on my learning plan
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that I am more interested in the role and developing
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
As a hotel team we socially get together

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lifetime Training to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have to my work colleagues, as I believe that it is great development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lifetime Training?
Listen to your learning coach
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