Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Leeds. Classes run full-time at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, five days a week during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, there's no course fee. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Learner Loan may be available. You'll train in industry-standard facilities and build practical service skills alongside the underpinning knowledge employers look for. The course takes one year to complete. Applicants ideally hold at least two GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for 16 and 17 year olds looking to take their next steps towards a career in food and beverage. It combines academic study with practical skills and learners will study in industry-standard facilities, while taking advantage of industry links to prepare for progression.
Entry requirements
Applicants will ideally hold a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 3 or above. They will also need to show determination, passion and a drive to work in food and drink, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills to serve food and drinks professionally in a hospitality setting.
You'll learn how to set up and clear a service area correctly.
You'll practise taking orders and communicating clearly with customers and kitchen staff.
You'll study food and beverage product knowledge, including menus, drinks, and allergens.
You'll learn how to handle payments and manage a service from start to finish.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a food service environment.
You'll build the customer service skills that hospitality employers expect.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in industry-standard facilities. Assessment is through observed practical performance, knowledge tests, and a portfolio of evidence you build throughout the year. The NVQ format means your competence is assessed in realistic working conditions, not just written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks Campus 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 bars.
Bar staff. Drinks service and customer-facing hospitality work.
Banqueting server. Events and function service in hotels or venues.
Café assistant. Counter and table service in coffee shops and cafés.
Restaurant supervisor. Team-leading role once you have service experience.
Hotel food and beverage assistant. Multi-outlet service in hotel dining.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. The next step if you want to move into supervisory or management roles in hospitality.
Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality. Earn while you learn and gain workplace experience with an employer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Deepen your specialism and strengthen your route toward senior service roles.
