Manager at Bargain Booze
People in this role may also be known as retail store and shop managers.
9 workers in this role at Bargain Booze have taken the survey.
How much does Bargain Booze pay managers?
Manager employees at Bargain Booze are typically paid £8.88–9.88 an hour, based on data from 8 employees.
What is management like for manager employees at Bargain Booze?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do managers think Bargain Booze head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do managers at Bargain Booze feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
50% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Lone working means no management breathing down your neck. Customers can be friendly and chatty
Worst thing
Lone working feels unsafe. No radio so shifts feel twice as long. Expected to do tasks that manager does but for no extra pay. Company treats you like a number.
Employee, April 2021
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Not easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at Bargain Booze?
People find it hard to take sick leave
How we know this
78% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 9 job reviews
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People don’t get proper breaks
Do managers at Bargain Booze get proper breaks?
People don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaksBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at Bargain Booze?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 43% report getting one week notice or less
- 43% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 14% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 7 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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People do unpaid extra work
Do managers at Bargain Booze do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. People do unpaid extra work
How we know this
86% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 7 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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Hard to choose shifts
Do managers at Bargain Booze get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
67% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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People worry about getting enough hours
Do managers at Bargain Booze worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
57% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at Bargain Booze?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
63% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Bargain Booze managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
67% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 6 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Minimum weekly pay 45 hours, if I work less hours, I still get paid 45 hours.
Worst thing
Can work up to 60 hours a week. 4am start times.
Driver, September 2020
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What is career progression like for managers at Bargain Booze?
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Not enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at Bargain Booze?
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
How we know this
75% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 8 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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No career progression
Are managers given support to progress at Bargain Booze?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 75% 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 8 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.
Latest reviews from managers at Bargain Booze
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Worst thing
Lack of notification about shifts, having to use holidays for sickness, lack of training, lack of guidance,
Employee, September 2021
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Best thing
Meeting different people
Worst thing
Annoying people
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Steady work
Worst thing
Stress, thieves, violent customers, work targets
Assistant manager, December 2020
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Worst thing
Hours. Lone working. Senior management
Store manager, October 2020
How Bargain Booze ranks
Bargain Booze ranks joint 85th to work for in retail store or shop manager employers
- 84 Poundstretcher
- 85= Bargain Booze
- 85= Euro Garages