Question 1

Is Whitbread a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Whitbread has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 1,384 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 38% of employees would recommend working at Whitbread to a friend and 28% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Whitbread have been left by employees working as Barista, Housekeeping and Housekeeper.

Question 2

Does Whitbread pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Whitbread employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Whitbread. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Whitbread?

Accepted Answer

38% of Whitbread employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Whitbread 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Whitbread?

Accepted Answer

General Manager (58), Team Leader (49), Waitress (45), Housekeeper (37), Duty Manager (36), Receptionist (36), Chef (34), Grill Chef (29), Hotel Manager (22), Bartender (21), Deputy Hotel Manager (21), Restaurant Manager (20), Server/Waiter (19), Front of House (17), Manager (16)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Whitbread according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Most of the people are great and easy to get on with" ((in 87 reviews)); "• Good pay" ((in 57 reviews)); "A few friendly staff Early finishes" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits such as hotel discount but also discount at other companies through dedicated portal." ((in 40 reviews)); "Team are great" ((in 35 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Whitbread according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours over contract which are not paid but as manager you have to be there when company needs" ((in 110 reviews)); "Usually bad management or understaffed" ((in 79 reviews)); "If you get stuck with a bad manager there's not much you can do except wait it out." ((in 37 reviews)); "No work life balance even for hospitality" ((in 34 reviews)); "Very reactive and senior leadership will rush you to drop everything for something then the next day will change course to something else." ((in 14 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Whitbread locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Dunstable, Luton, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Holborn, Bristol, Houghton Regis, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leicester, Maidstone, Southampton, Bedford, Dundee, Swansea, Aberdeen, Gloucester, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Leeds, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, Derby, Watford, Brighton, Scarborough, Peterborough

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