What it’s like working at Aston Marina
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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aston Marina?
People feel stressed here
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Aston Marina get paid breaks?
No. People don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Aston Marina?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 40% report getting one week notice or less
- 60% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Not enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aston Marina?
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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People are not paid enough to live on
Does Aston Marina pay enough to live on?
Most people are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
60% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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People are paid below market rates
Does Aston Marina pay market rates?
Most people are not paid market rates
How we know this
60% of people are paid below the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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No career progression
Are people given support to progress at Aston Marina?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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People do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Aston Marina do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
60% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Aston Marina managers change shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People recommend their team
Do people at Aston Marina recommend working with their team?
People recommend working with their team
How we know this
100% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Join BreakroomHow Aston Marina ranks
Aston Marina ranks joint 23rd to work for in restaurants
- 21= Las Iguanas
- 23= Aston Marina
- 23= Bannatyne
Aston Marina job reviews
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Best thing
Free food, low pressure
Worst thing
Dirty, long hours, low pay
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Seeing regular customers each week
Worst thing
Working every weekend
Employee, January 2021
About
Aston Marina is a restaurant and events venue in Stone, Staffordshire. It is located on the banks of the Trent & Mersey canal.
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