Level 2 Food and Beverage Service Course in Plymouth. Classes run full-time at City College Plymouth, five days a week during the day. Over 42 weeks, you'll develop the practical skills to work confidently in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. The course covers table service, drinks service, customer care, and the knowledge behind food and beverage operations. City and Guilds sets the standard for this food and beverage service qualification, and it's well regarded by employers across the hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll develop table service skills, including setting up and clearing covers professionally.
You'll learn how to take orders and serve food and drinks to a high standard.
You'll study the principles of food hygiene and safe food handling.
You'll build knowledge of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks to advise customers.
You'll practise customer service skills for a hospitality environment.
You'll understand how a food and beverage operation is organised and managed.
You'll learn how to handle payments and work within licensing requirements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical sessions in a hospitality training environment. Assessment includes practical observations of your service skills, written assignments, and knowledge tests set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out food and beverage service tasks to industry standards, as well as your underpinning knowledge of the sector.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Waiter or waitress, serving in restaurants and hotels
Bar staff, preparing and serving drinks to customers
Banqueting server, working at events and functions
Room service attendant, delivering food and drinks in hotels
Front-of-house assistant, welcoming and seating guests
Café or bistro team member, handling food and drink service
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, City and Guilds. Moves you into supervisory roles managing front-of-house teams.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. Strengthens your food hygiene knowledge and is valued by hospitality employers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Builds on your Level 2 skills for senior service and team leader positions.
