Free Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Course in Newcastle
CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Martec Training, full-time during the day. There are no entry requirements. You'll spend 10 months building the skills to serve food and drinks in restaurants, pubs, bars, and other hospitality settings. The course covers customer service, food hygiene, and keeping your work area clean and tidy. It's a City and Guilds food and beverage service qualification, recognised by employers across the hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
You'll gain the skills to serve food and drinks in restaurants, pubs, bars or other outlets. You'll develop confidence in keeping things clean and tidy and giving great customer service.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to serve food and drinks to customers in a professional setting.
You'll develop customer service skills for working in restaurants, pubs, and bars.
You'll practise keeping your work area clean, tidy, and safe.
You'll understand food hygiene standards and why they matter.
You'll learn how to take orders and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
You'll build knowledge of different types of food and drink service.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Martec Training. Assessment is through observation of your practical skills and knowledge checks. Your assessor will watch you carry out service tasks and ask questions to confirm your understanding. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Martec Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress. Serving food and drinks in restaurants or cafes.
Bar staff. Taking orders and serving drinks in pubs or bars.
Café assistant. Front-of-house service in a café or coffee shop.
Hotel food and beverage assistant. Serving guests in hotel restaurants or events.
Banqueting server. Serving at functions, weddings, and corporate events.
Fast food team member. Customer-facing service in a quick-service restaurant.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (City and Guilds). The natural next step. Builds on Level 1 skills and is recognised for more senior front-of-house roles.
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship. Combines on-the-job training with a qualification, useful if you move into paid hospitality work.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene knowledge and is valued by most hospitality employers.
