Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Exeter. Classes run full-time during the day at Exeter College. This free food and beverage service course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in professional hospitality settings, from table service to customer care. The course runs for 198 hours in total. You'll study food and beverage service classes covering service techniques, menu knowledge, and working as part of a team.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEVEL 2 (LINK H2TPRCO0/6/A), please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop professional table service and food service techniques.
You'll learn how to take orders accurately and communicate clearly with customers.
You'll understand menu knowledge, including food and drink pairing.
You'll practise setting up and clearing service areas to professional standards.
You'll learn how to handle payments and work with point-of-sale systems.
You'll work as part of a hospitality team in a service environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical service activities. Assessment is through a combination of observed practical performance and written or knowledge-based tasks. Your progress will be assessed against the City and Guilds standards for professional food and beverage service. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress, serving in restaurants, hotels, or cafes.
Bar staff, preparing and serving drinks in licensed venues.
Banqueting server, working events and large-scale hospitality functions.
Room service attendant, delivering food and beverage in hotel settings.
Front-of-house team member, supporting service across hospitality venues.
Catering assistant, supporting food and drink service in various settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, for those moving into supervisory or team leader roles in hospitality.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a short qualification that strengthens your employability in any food service role.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service, for those wanting to deepen their professional service skills at a higher level.
