Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This food and beverage service qualification covers the skills you need to work confidently in hospitality settings, from table service to customer care. The course runs for around 600 hours in total. It's delivered through City and Guilds, a qualification employers in the hospitality sector know well.
Who this course is for
Food and Beverage Service Level 2 Diploma E&T (AFF00YFLF2 25/26LA) is based in the Hospitality & Catering department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop table service techniques used in restaurants and hospitality venues.
You'll learn how to take customer orders accurately and professionally.
You'll practise serving food and drinks to industry standards.
You'll understand how to maintain a clean and safe service environment.
You'll build knowledge of menu items, allergens, and dietary requirements.
You'll learn how to handle customer queries and complaints effectively.
You'll develop teamwork skills for working in a busy hospitality environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical training at Lowestoft Campus. Assessment is through a combination of observed practical performance, portfolio evidence, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course to demonstrate your competence in food and beverage service.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus 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 hotels
Bar staff: drinks service in pubs, bars, and hospitality venues
Banqueting server: event and function food service
Restaurant supervisor: overseeing front-of-house service teams
Hotel food and beverage assistant: service across hotel dining areas
Catering assistant: food and drink service in catering operations
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: moves you into supervisory roles managing front-of-house teams.
Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality: combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification while you earn.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: adds a compliance qualification valued by hospitality employers.
