Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £20,000 to £27,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
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.
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service L218 courses
- Level 2 Food and Beverage Service L215 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Certificate (Level 1) L16 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Certificate (Level 1) L16 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Skills (Level 2) L23 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With experience you could: specialise in fine dining at formal events like weddings and banquets, progress to head waiter, restaurant supervisor or restaurant manager and move into kitchen management or stock purchasing.
Courses for this career
Level 1
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Certificate (Level 1) L16 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Certificate (Level 1) L16 courses
- Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (Level 1) L11 course
Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service L218 courses
- Level 2 Food and Beverage Service L215 courses
- Food and Beverage Service Skills (Level 2) L23 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Service L21 course
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service L21 course