1st Assistant Manager Review
at McDonald's
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Management, Business Operations, Hospitality Management
Wickford
Review Submitted: April 2026
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
The learning is fully integrated in the job on a day to day standard. The job itself offers the ability to put the new skills to good use and overall has been helpful in the completion of the apprenticeship
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Although it was very challenging I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and am a far better manager having done it, lots of transferable skills and a joy to do
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The manager I was to the manager I am now is night and day apart, every aspect of managing a business is covered with plenty of practical application
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised and well communicated to us all
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer has been good for allowing me the correct amount of time and offering help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university team respond to emails in a very timely manner and always help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It definitely has helped me see the business in a more holistic way
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
There is not, this is the main downside, everything course related is good but team events and outside of work is almost non existent
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because no matter who you are the only limitation you will ever face will be based on how hard you are willing to work. If you work hard and learn fast anybody can become a manager and develop further like me
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Be yourself, make it known what you bring to the team and don't try and be the person you think we are looking for. Everybody's different strengths is what makes us a diverse and effective management team
