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Shift manager Review

at McDonald's

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Ilkley

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

1/5
Running shifts

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
The courses was good

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5
Yes I can talk about all sorts of things

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
The program was good the store was a bit disorganised

How much support do you receive from your employer?

2/5
Very little

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
My tutors were great

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

2/5
It might be good for a new shift leader but I felt it was teaching me to suck eggs

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
I used to but having a family limited the time I could do that stuff.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?

No

Why?

It’s awful

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?

Don’t
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