Free Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in York. Classes run full-time during the day at York College. 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, bars, and other hospitality settings. The course covers everything from customer service and table service to drinks knowledge and food safety. It's a City and Guilds food and beverage service qualification, giving you a recognised credential to take into the job market.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll practise table service techniques used in professional hospitality settings.
You'll develop your knowledge of food and drink menus, including wines and beverages.
You'll learn how to meet customer needs and handle service situations professionally.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene standards in a service environment.
You'll handle payments and till operations as part of front-of-house service.
You'll work as part of a team to set up, run, and clear service areas.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities that reflect real hospitality service environments. Assessment is through observed performance, practical tasks, and knowledge-based work. York College will confirm the specific assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress. Front-of-house service in restaurants and hotels.
Bar staff. Drinks service and customer-facing hospitality work.
Banqueting server. Event and function food and beverage service.
Hotel food and beverage assistant. Service across hotel dining outlets.
Café or bistro team member. Counter and table service in smaller venues.
Restaurant supervisor (with experience). Leading a front-of-house team.
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 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality. Earn while you learn and apply your skills in a paid role.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short compliance qualification many hospitality employers ask for.
