Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
Entered with no formal qualifications; the Level 2 Hospitality/Food and Beverage Team Member apprenticeship is the recognised qualifying route, progressing to supervisor and chef roles.
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality L31 course
Courses for this career
See free Catering Team Member courses
Level 3
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality L31 course