My interview process wasn’t a traditional interview as I am currently employed part time as a barman for Grosvenor casino a subsidiary of the parent company Rank Group. This allowed me a foot in the door, since the business had never done an internship, I had to get special permission from not only the manager but from head office too. The manager made this request and it was quickly approved which made me feel particularly grateful as I was told it was only because I was a valued member of Grosvenor staff and they would be glad to help me in my studies. My main reason for chosen Grosvenor is I felt as a business it gave me the opportunity to be exposed to different industries under one roof, from the restaurant industry, bar industry and gambling industry each with their own challenges and legal rules. Although I will only be focusing on the food and beverage aspect of the business due to legal rules around alcohol and gambling it is important for me to have a well-rounded knowledge base. Through this opportunity I hope to gain a better understanding of the financial aspects of business as I feel it is always something I have struggled with and I believe exposure to real life examples will help. I hope this internship give myself a more practical view of management rather that purely theoretical. In retrospect a more relevant choice for the industry I wish to progress in may have been more suitable however I believe the skills I will have the chance to learn will be universally transferable. When it comes down to preparation for the placement I feel like I have an advantage with already being an employee of the company however I have still felt the need to do more research into the company as well as Dundee restaurant and bar industry. My main research has focussed on the parent company Rank group as what effects the top will trickle down to all aspects of the company, through this I have discovered I industry in trouble and a company needing to adapt to growing change in digital. My main goals revolve around the financial aspect of the business, learning and improving my understanding. I feel these goals will challenge me the most. I feel this is my weakest attribute and one which I always strive to improve. Although this will be my main goal I have also set myself a goal of learning more about the manager – employee relationship as I feel this is a difficult line to walk between being to friendly and being to harsh with employees. It is my hope the placement will meet all my expectations and I achieve my goal, although I will not be to disappointed if all my goals are not met, as I am aware in the world of business and management things rarely stay on schedule and we have a very short amount of time to get everything done.
Marc McCabe Internship Portfolio 