Food and Beverage service

This qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work front of house within a hospitality environment. It is also for those learners that want a rounded knowledge of both front of house and the kitchen, which will enable them to look at more senior positions in the future. The qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service. It will deliver the key skills required by the learner to ensure they will have a thorough understanding of the role and expectations that any future employer will expect of them. On successful completion of this qualification learners can look to progress onto more senior supervisory qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.
Health and safety in catering and hospitality
Legislation in food and beverage service
Menu Knowledge and design
Principles of beverage product knowledge
Barista skills
Supervise hospitality events
Preparing and serving wine
Service of hot beverages
Prepare serve cocktails
Prepare and serve food service area
Food and beverage service skills
Handling payments and maintaining the payment point
Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Developing skills for employment in the catering and hospitality industry

Must have level 2 food and beverage qualification
Had experience working as waiter/waitress in various establishments for a number of years
Have GCSE grade 4 and above or equivalent
Functional skills level 2

Practical assessments and theory tests

Level 3 Technical diploma professional cookery
Level 3 patisserie and confectionary

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- Restaurant uniform must be purchased as part of the college PPE this can be provided via the college