Under Graduate Manager Review
by Pizza Express
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
5.0
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The Culture
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year with Pizza Express, meeting a variety of different people and making some friends for life, as well as developing myself as a person and a manager.
Throughout my year with Pizza Express I was able to meet a wide range of people of all different levels: I was treated with respect from day one and our opinions were valued, regarding feedback for the placement year.
The Support given was fantastic, I was able to develop and work with a range of different managers within the business: also I was able to experience days out with operation managers.
The great thing about this placement, was how different every day could be: throughout my year I supported the opening of new restaurants, spent days out with key figures within the company, as well assisting with the day to day running of a restaurant.
The amount of responsibility given is fantastic, I was trusted with everything that a restaurant manager would be responsible for: Managing the day to day running of the business. controlling finances, driving KPI'S, Recruitment, HR/ER issues and more.
At times its hard work but the skills I developed and learnt in my placement year were invaluable: its different to an office job but the skills I learnt have really helped me in my final year at university and beyond.
The Company
The atmosphere was great within the restaurant: you really get a sense of a family atmosphere within a restaurant: and as mentioned before everyday was different allowing you to really make the most out of every situation.
I took part in the placement on the first year it was run, the amount of things we were able to do were incredible: anything that we felt we needed or anything that may have needed changing was taken on board.
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Have been with them since I finished university I was the restaurant manager for a new opening and have recently moved to a new restaurant.
The Culture
Our group of undergraduates still see each other regularly and was great tp have somebody else to talk to throughout the placement.
Worked in a variety of different restaurants in my year
As much as you wanted to different levels of activities from going out with work colleagues, to football tournaments I have taken part in within the company. Even company away days.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
North West
November 2017
