Assessment with Wetherspoons or anyone already working for them?

highflier

Hi,
I have just been invited to a half day assessment with Wetherspoons (they call it a recruitment forum) for a management position with them.
All i have been told is that it lasts approx 4 hours so was hoping that someone who has already attended one will let me know what to expect....also anyone who currently works for them any tips are welcome!

highflier

Not had any responses to this yet so am hoping that someone out there can help me with this one.....been out of work for a while now, really struggling so would love to get this opportunity.
So anyone who has been on an assessment with Wetherspoons/Lloyds No 1 any advice on what it consists of so i can prepare.

Kho

Hi! I've been booked in for the 29th session in Bristol for the Recruitment forum, when is yours?

highflier

Hello! Mine is not until the 8th in Kingston have you had any information about what it consists of?

highflier

Good luck with your assessment on Monday....let me know how it goes! Anyone else been to one of these?????

scmxm8

hi i have been invited 2 one on 29 next month in glasgow looking for info 2 any help would be great. also have any u 2 worked in a pud or as a manager before ?

sharski

I worked for them few years ago (just as bar staff) & I can tell you without a doubt.............. they are !!!!!! hot on customer service!!

For example, they insist on the bar staff making eye-contact with anyone coming to the bar with seconds & serving them within 2 minutes!! Also, they also have a policy on how to serve drinks... top half of the glass is the customer's, bottom half is yours.. i.e. once you have poured the drink, only place your hand around the bottom of the glass!! This practise makes sense really - how many time do you see bar staff holding the glass where you mouth is just about to go??!!

Customer service is basically paramount to them! I enjoyed my time with them - but then again I love drinking in Wetherspoons too!!

riderross

Thanks for that info on their customer service, not that I am looking to work for them. Learn something new everyday!:D

R

princesspogo

Hi,
Make sure you study the website. specifically the company history.

whackwhack

I went to their forum thing earlier this week.

The first thing you do is a group exercise where you're stranded in a dessert and you have to decide amongst the group which priority you place each available item in. Basically, they are looking for your teamwork skills, negotiation skills and listening skills.

After that the group (of 7) split up into 2 groups; One group had a tour of the pub, the other had a traditional interview.

The next part was a ridiculously easy maths test where even a calculator was supplied, this was also the time where you answer a few questions on your recent visit to one of their pubs/bars.

The final bit was a presentation by one of the assessors on how wonderful it is to work for Wetherspoons.

The whole thing took 4.5hours and was fairly enjoyable. Not too impressed by the salary levels though and it seems that 48 hours per week is the minimum you will work. Both managers I spoke to start at 5am some mornings!

scmxm8

thanks whackhwack. how did u do u get a offer of a job? have u worked in a pub before or as any sort of manager