Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Liverpool. Classes run full-time during the day at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. This free food and beverage service course takes one year to complete. You'll develop the professional skills needed to work in food and beverage service, from table service to customer care. The course covers the practical and knowledge elements that hospitality employers look for. This is a City and Guilds food and beverage service qualification, recognised across the hospitality industry.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES SKILLS

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set up and prepare a food and beverage service area.
  • You'll develop skills in taking and processing customer orders accurately.
  • You'll practise serving food and drinks to professional standards.
  • You'll learn how to handle customer queries and complaints confidently.
  • You'll understand food safety and hygiene requirements in a service environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of menus, including food and drink descriptions.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a hospitality team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on activities. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out service tasks, and knowledge-based assessments to check your understanding. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street 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 a front-of-house team
  • Hotel food and beverage assistant - service across hotel dining areas
  • Catering assistant - food and drink service in catering settings

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - moves you into supervisory roles and team management in hospitality.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service - a work-based qualification that builds on your skills in a live service environment.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering - adds a formal food safety qualification valued by hospitality employers.

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