Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run full-time at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology. This free food and beverage service course takes one year to complete. You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. Topics cover food service techniques, beverage knowledge, customer care, and working safely in a professional kitchen and dining environment. The course is delivered in the classroom with hands-on practice. City and Guilds Level 2 food and beverage service classes give you a recognised food and beverage service qualification.
Who this course is for
See College website for details
Entry requirements
See College website for details
What you will learn
You'll develop professional food service techniques used in restaurants and hospitality venues.
You'll learn how to serve a range of beverages, including wines, spirits, and soft drinks.
You'll practise setting up and preparing a dining area for service.
You'll understand how to meet customer needs and handle complaints professionally.
You'll follow food safety and hygiene standards in a service environment.
You'll learn how to work as part of a front-of-house team.
You'll build knowledge of menus, allergens, and how to advise customers on dishes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on activities that reflect real hospitality environments. Assessment includes practical observations of your service skills, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out food and beverage service tasks to a professional standard. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology 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. Preparing and serving drinks in hospitality venues.
Banqueting assistant. Supporting large events and formal dining services.
Room service attendant. Delivering food and beverage orders in hotels.
Front-of-house team member. Greeting guests and managing the dining area.
Catering assistant. Supporting 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 Level 3 NVQ in Hospitality. Builds on your service skills with a work-based qualification valued by employers.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for hospitality work.
