Maintaining and securing equipment and buildings. Franchising or running your own business is common, but unlikely in early stages due to the high financial investment required. Training Entrants following a graduate recruitment scheme could expect to take at least 2 years to complete the training and take full responsibility for people, profitability and every other aspect of running the restaurant. Career development Excellent prospects for promotion to area or regional manager. Less common to support departments although secondment is possible.
Some companies operate a franchise system for managers.
The salary data was collected in Aug 98 Merit increases are common and are linked to the restaurant's profitability. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Work is always in the restaurant with regular shifts and weekend work. It is a hot, busy, bustling, and noisy environment with constant contact with people. Jobs are quite widely available Fast food restaurants proliferate and are even found in semi-rural areas but most are in urban areas. There are no part-time opportunities.