Wetherspoons job process??
Hi!
I applied for a job at jd wetherspoons about 4/5 days ago, they haven't got back to me except an acknowledgment email. I was just wondering when they get back to you after applying?
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I applied for a job at jd wetherspoons about 4/5 days ago, they haven't got back to me except an acknowledgment email. I was just wondering when they get back to you after applying?
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Original post by princessmaroon
Hey, if you dont mind me asking, do you have any tips about the job interview process? my interview is on wednesday and im scared! plus ive heard a whole load of horrible experiences about wetherspoons which is making me even more nervous
Hi, just trying to give some advice. Worked with Wetherspoons at two different pubs.
Is your interview for bar work or kitchen work?
Original post by princessmaroon
hey, thanks! kitchen work.
I work in the kitchen.
It is a pretty decent job, nothing to worry about really. It isn't the easiest job in the world and you will often be quite busy but the time really does fly by.
What bad things have you heard?
Generally speaking I would say it not a great value wage for the amount of work done. The managers are human some of them are good, some of them are bad some of them treat you like crap, that however is the same in all company's. That being said if your applying to a pub in which has high food sales then the job becomes a lot simpler as you will most likely be put on a station. I.E stand by the fryers put the food in which is on the screen, chips, fish, chicken strips etc. You could be by the microwaves putting food in passing it to the person who is plating up.
You would most probably start doing the dish's while learning the menu, help out with deserts and pass w/e the cookline staff need over. If however you have applied to a kitchen with low food sales, then I have to admit your going to have your hands full. In a lot of small food pub there is a good chance you could be on your own for entire shifts (after your trained), this generally means breaks only happen if you have someone cross trained or its quiet, it also means your entirely responsible for the kitchen regardless of position. If EHO walk in and its a mess you lose stars and you will be blamed, if the area manager walks in and finds it a mess you will be blamed, if you've been busy and not completed the am/pm tasks you will be blamed, if the daily prep tasks are not complete you will be blamed, if the dlmb is not filled in you will be blamed.or you've missed a signature you will be blamed, if there is a food item missing of the delivery and you didn't notice you will be blamed.
That being said if you like a challenge and want a job with good progression prospects then wetherspoons is a good comany, if however your just looking for a job to get by I would not recommend it. If you look at the majority of management in wetherspoons their almost entirely stressed half the time, this is because the company if putting higher targets on pubs while reducing the hours available.
As a company their is a shortage in capable kitchen staff, as there not many stupid people who want to live a life of stress for a "average" wage, with a "chance" of bonus if EVERYTHING go's well. That means if the area manager doesn't find anything to mark you down on a few times a month, i.e that poster is in the wrong place, behind the grill under the place you cant see needs cleaning, is that some dirt i see far away on the canopy. It also go's of food sales which you cant influence and bar/kitchen stocks.
That being said you could easily become a kitchen manager in the company within a few years if you learn the sops, take control of shifts, work with speed and keep in good terms with the managers. Just becareful as any mistake generally ends up with a PAP - Performance Action Plan or a disciplinary.
For tips I would suggest listening to what the person is telling you, ask questions you are unsure of while their with you. It get's busy and they wont always have time to give you instructions use your head. if your doing dish's and you see the person cooking struggling in between dish washer cycles pop on over ask them if they need any food going on, do they need anything passing. When its dead ask them if any prep needs doing, if any am/pm jobs need doing, wipe down the sides when your not busy, empty the bins, stock up the freezers, brush, make sure food which is opened is day dotted and put in the right place. When they see that your actually looking around asking for work they will love it, as any simpleton can stand their and do dish's till told otherwise.
You would most probably start doing the dish's while learning the menu, help out with deserts and pass w/e the cookline staff need over. If however you have applied to a kitchen with low food sales, then I have to admit your going to have your hands full. In a lot of small food pub there is a good chance you could be on your own for entire shifts (after your trained), this generally means breaks only happen if you have someone cross trained or its quiet, it also means your entirely responsible for the kitchen regardless of position. If EHO walk in and its a mess you lose stars and you will be blamed, if the area manager walks in and finds it a mess you will be blamed, if you've been busy and not completed the am/pm tasks you will be blamed, if the daily prep tasks are not complete you will be blamed, if the dlmb is not filled in you will be blamed.or you've missed a signature you will be blamed, if there is a food item missing of the delivery and you didn't notice you will be blamed.
That being said if you like a challenge and want a job with good progression prospects then wetherspoons is a good comany, if however your just looking for a job to get by I would not recommend it. If you look at the majority of management in wetherspoons their almost entirely stressed half the time, this is because the company if putting higher targets on pubs while reducing the hours available.
As a company their is a shortage in capable kitchen staff, as there not many stupid people who want to live a life of stress for a "average" wage, with a "chance" of bonus if EVERYTHING go's well. That means if the area manager doesn't find anything to mark you down on a few times a month, i.e that poster is in the wrong place, behind the grill under the place you cant see needs cleaning, is that some dirt i see far away on the canopy. It also go's of food sales which you cant influence and bar/kitchen stocks.
That being said you could easily become a kitchen manager in the company within a few years if you learn the sops, take control of shifts, work with speed and keep in good terms with the managers. Just becareful as any mistake generally ends up with a PAP - Performance Action Plan or a disciplinary.
For tips I would suggest listening to what the person is telling you, ask questions you are unsure of while their with you. It get's busy and they wont always have time to give you instructions use your head. if your doing dish's and you see the person cooking struggling in between dish washer cycles pop on over ask them if they need any food going on, do they need anything passing. When its dead ask them if any prep needs doing, if any am/pm jobs need doing, wipe down the sides when your not busy, empty the bins, stock up the freezers, brush, make sure food which is opened is day dotted and put in the right place. When they see that your actually looking around asking for work they will love it, as any simpleton can stand their and do dish's till told otherwise.
Hi anyone know what kind of questions they ask in the interview? I've got an interview with them Wednesday for bartending .
Original post by redemon101
Hi anyone know what kind of questions they ask in the interview? I've got an interview with them Wednesday for bartending .
Why do you want to work for them?
What would you do to improve that pub?
What does good customer service mean? When have you ever done it if applicable.
etc.
is it easy to get a job in wetherspoons, without experience?
Original post by ElegantRoseee
is it easy to get a job in wetherspoons, without experience?
We've had a few start recently who had no experience.
Do they ask for a reference?
Original post by driftawaay
Do they ask for a reference?
Yes but I'm unsure whether or not they actually check it.
Hi, I've been invited to an interview for a Wetherspoons in the Shropshire area - for a bar staff position. They said on the phone it was likely to last 30-40 minutes, and to bring my ID. On my application I mentioned my experience (one pub, no taking food orders though).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with what questions get asked? And what would help me get the position, and what would ruin my chances?
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with what questions get asked? And what would help me get the position, and what would ruin my chances?
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