Food & Beverage Service

There is NO direct entry to this course for school leavers

This course is designed for those who want to further their skills and work front of house in the hospitality industry.

You will focus on skills including customer service and communication skills, leading a team, supervising restaurants effectively, managing stock control, creating cocktails, recommending and serving wines to customers in our public Aspire Restaurant.

This qualification and skills you will learn will open the doors to a wealth of career opportunities within hospitality. 

On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

• The main subject qualification
• Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. 
• English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
• Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Food & Beverage Service level 3 Qualification

• Supervising food and beverage service
• Food safety supervision
• Promoting food and beverage services and products
• Legislation
• Recommendation, preparation, and service of wines
• Preparation and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Supervision of hospitality events
• Preparation and service of cocktails

Trips, visits and activities

As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:

• Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week
• Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals
• Opportunity to meet representatives from universities

Our modern commercial kitchens and commercial fine dining restaurant (Aspire) will provide you with the perfect place to learn your trade in this industry. Gain valuable experience of working in the restaurant and at catering events that will build your CV and enhance your employability.

Explore our virtual tour - Aspire Restaurant (new window)

Explore our virtual tour - Training Kitchens (new window)

Course assessed by:

• 100% coursework / practical

There is NO direct entry to this course for school leavers

4 GCSE's grade 4 or above (including English and maths) 

AND

Relevant Level 2 qualification

There may be one off course costs payable, usually for uniforms this will be discussed with you at interview.