Whitbread PLC
Work wellbeing score is 63 out of 100
3.3 out of 5 stars.
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Whitbread PLC Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 450 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Below average, 63 out of 100

Happiness

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Below average

Purpose

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Below average

Stress-free

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Below average

Satisfaction

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Below average

About the company

  • CEO
    Alison Brittain
    65%
    approve of Alison Brittain's performance
  • Founded
    1742
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Revenue
    £730m to £4bn (GBP)
  • Industry
    Restaurants & Food Service
  • Headquarters
    Dunstable, UK
  • Link
    Whitbread PLC website

At Whitbread we love people and food. We’re about making every day experiences special.

From our beginnings in 1742 our core businesses have changed over the years, though we remain true to Samuel Whitbread’s founding spirit to put our people first and customers at the heart of everything we do, all the while looking for ways to innovate and stay ahead.

We’re the UK’s biggest hospitality company and owners of much loved brands, including Premier Inn, hub by Premier Inn, and restaurant brands B...

At Whitbread we love people and food. We’re about making every day experiences special.

From our beginnings in 1742 our core businesses have changed over the years, though we remain true to Samuel Whitbread’s founding spirit to put our people first and customers at the heart of everything we do, all the while looking for ways to innovate and stay ahead.

We’re the UK’s biggest hospitality company and owners of much loved brands, including Premier Inn, hub by Premier Inn, and restaurant brands Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Bar + Block.

Employing over 30,000 motivated and highly engaged team members we deliver outstanding service to millions of customers every month across our UK hotels and restaurants in the UK, and are rapidly increasing our presence worldwide with hotels in Germany and UAE.

This is a place where you skills and career will grow as fast as we do. A place where your hard work isn’t just recognised, but rewarded too. A place where you’ll have an every opportunity to develop and achieve your dreams. So come and join us on an exciting journey, one that is committed to becoming world-class. We’re waiting to hear from you.

OUR VISION: We will grow legendary brands by building a strong customer heartbeat and innovating to stay ahead. Our winning teams make every day experiences special for customers, so they come back time and again, driving profitable growth.

OUR VALUES: Our values underpin everything we do at Whitbread, across all our brands: • Genuine - we really care about customers • Confident - we strive to be the best at what we do • Committed - we work hard for each other

Whilst our core business has changed over the years, we remain true to Samuel Whitbread’s founding spirit to put our people first, focus on the customer, and recognise that progress comes from innovative thinking.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 839 reviews and is evolving.

3.04 out of 5 stars.20193.10 out of 5 stars.20203.12 out of 5 stars.20213.24 out of 5 stars.20223.11 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Reception Supervisor in London, Greater London
on 22 September 2023
Good
Not bad but depends on management, like in many reviews before housekeeping is the worst.Reception have to clean after them all the time and then getting blame cause you are responsible one on shift.
Duty Manager in Beefeater
on 20 September 2023
Rediculous rota system poor rates of pay
Expect better reviews without supplying enough staff to do work. The level of training is inadequate. Although route for progression are there for the right people
Assistant Manager in Ipswich
on 14 September 2023
Exhausting, over worked, no application
What is the best part of working at the company?Worst place I have ever worked! Please don't bother.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of care,No management Bad serviceWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?TiredDesperate need of refurbBad culture What is a typical day like for you at the company?No staffBusyStressful Poor qual...
Front of House Staff in Poole
on 10 September 2023
Loved working here
Loved it here, a proper team mentality. Everyone works for each other as it should be. Senior management not the best but grass roots the absolute best.
Part time Hotel Receptionist in Newcastle upon Tyne
on 6 September 2023
worse company i have ever worked for
What is the best part of working at the company?nothing. Do not support their employees at all. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of support. In house bullying. No management supportWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?bullying culture. Gossiping and no management inputWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?loved the jo...

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