Head office doesn't care about these things, as long as the sales results remain on target (which can easily be inflated to make it seem this way if the manager is cunning).

Free interview details posted anonymously by Greene King interview candidates. Make no mistake about this.Īfter working for the company for 4 years and contributing successful ideas to the business, the area manager still didn't know my name despite often lingering around the venue like a foul stench.Ī bad general manager can totally wreck the atmosphere and destroy self-confidence, causing several experienced and well respected members of staff to resent their jobs. 1 Greene King Retail Staff (Waiter/Barman) interview questions and 1 interview reviews. We currently employ around 40,000 people across five divisions: Local Pubs Destination Food Brands Premium, Urban and Venture Brands Pub Partners and Brewing & Brands. The focus is on sales and up-selling, with customer service apparently secondary. Greene King was founded in 1799 and is headquartered in Bury St. Staff are under constant pressure to perform better than expected or face disciplinary action.Ĭorners are cut everywhere if understaffed.īusiness ideas contributed by staff members are not sufficiently rewarded. Usually understaffed because of ridiculous labour percentages deemed suitable by head office.

Managers and staff are always overworked.