Level 1 Food and Beverage Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time during the day. This food and beverage course covers the core skills of working front of house in a restaurant. You'll study food service, food safety, taking orders, handling payments, serving hot and cold beverages, bar service, and menu design. You'll also learn how to meet and greet customers and work as part of a team. The course runs for one year. There is an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 food and beverage qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in working in Front of House, in a restaurant then this course is for you.You will gain the skills you need to deliver a great dining experience. You'll learn essential skills in areas like food service, food safety, handling payments, bookings, serving hot and cold beverages, bar service and menu design.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to meet, greet, and seat customers in a restaurant setting.
You'll develop skills in taking food and beverage orders accurately.
You'll practise serving hot and cold drinks, including bar service.
You'll handle customer payments and bookings.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a front of house environment.
You'll study menu design and how menus are structured.
You'll work as part of a team alongside kitchen and management staff.
You'll gain an introduction to the catering and hospitality industry.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. You'll be assessed through practical observations and assignment-based theory tasks. At the start of the course, you'll have an initial assessment for English and maths. You'll need to show you can reach Level 1 in both by the time you complete the course.
What you will need to bring
You will need to purchase a Front of House uniform. Details are provided at interview. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bar staff. Serving drinks in pubs, bars, and restaurants.
Table service. Taking orders and serving food in a restaurant.
Counter service. Serving customers at a café or food counter.
Kitchen assistant. Supporting chefs with food preparation tasks.
Housekeeping. Entry-level roles in hotels and hospitality venues.
Front of house assistant. Greeting and seating guests in a restaurant.
What you could study next
Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Qualification. The natural next step after this course, covering more advanced service skills and preparing you for supervisory roles in hospitality.
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship. Combines on-the-job training with study, useful if you move into paid work in a restaurant or hotel.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene knowledge for front of house or kitchen roles.
