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Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Eastbourne

Cost�2000.00 You will be required to purchase a front of house uniform, details on costs and ordering will be provided during interview.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Eastbourne. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English or maths at grade 3, or successful completion of a Level 1 course. This food and beverage service qualification covers all aspects of front of house work, from preparing the restaurant and greeting guests to taking orders, serving food, handling payments, and making drinks including barista-style coffees. You'll train in a live restaurant open to the public. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

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

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare a restaurant for service, including table setting and mise en place.
  • You'll meet and greet guests and take food and drink orders.
  • You'll serve food and beverages to professional hospitality standards.
  • You'll prepare and serve a range of soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and barista-style coffees.
  • You'll process customer payments accurately.
  • You'll clear down and reset the restaurant after service.
  • You'll develop knowledge of both front of house operations and kitchen functions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical sessions in a live restaurant open to the public. Assessment methods include assignments, multiple choice papers, short answer questions, practical observations, and work products. Each unit carries a theory element alongside the hands-on practice.

What you will need to bring

You will be required to purchase a front of house uniform. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will provide details on costs and how to order during your interview. The centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Waiter or waitress. Front of house service in restaurants, hotels, and cafes.
  • Bar staff. Serving drinks and managing bar operations.
  • Barista. Preparing and serving coffee and specialist drinks.
  • Restaurant host or hostess. Meeting, greeting, and seating guests.
  • Banqueting and events server. Food and beverage service at functions and events.
  • Room service attendant. In-room dining delivery in hotels.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. The natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory or team leader role in hospitality. A Level 3 qualification can open doors to shift supervisor, assistant manager, and front of house manager positions. Some learners also progress toward apprenticeships in hospitality management.

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