Level 2
Food & Beverage, Apprenticeship
Level 2
Food & Beverage, Apprenticeship
Build a career in one of the world's most exciting industries while earning a wage. This apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with professional training, helping you develop the customer service, teamwork, and hospitality skills needed to thrive in restaurants, hotels, cafés, bars, and event venues.
Course Overview
The Food & Beverage Apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to begin a rewarding career in hospitality. Combining paid employment with specialist college training, you'll gain valuable experience delivering excellent customer service while developing the professional skills employers look for across the hospitality industry.
Working as part of a hospitality team, you'll learn how to create memorable customer experiences while supporting the day-to-day running of restaurants, hotels, cafés, bars, conference venues, and other hospitality businesses. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop confidence working with customers, serving food and drinks, maintaining high service standards, and supporting colleagues during busy service periods.
You will be supported by experienced hospitality professionals who understand the fast-paced nature of the industry and will help you develop both your technical abilities and your confidence. As a member of Weston College's Hospitality & Catering Career Excellence Hub, you'll benefit from employer partnerships, guest speakers, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and industry experiences that will prepare you for long-term success within hospitality.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a career in food and beverage service while opening the door to a wide variety of specialist hospitality roles.
What will I study?
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required to deliver outstanding customer service within hospitality settings.
Topics include:
• Food and beverage service • Customer service excellence • Hospitality industry knowledge • Professional communication • Teamwork and collaboration • Food safety and hygiene • Food and drink product knowledge • Understanding customer needs • Personal presentation and professionalism • Working in busy hospitality environments • Problem-solving and using initiative • Hospitality operations and service standards
Depending on your employer, you may also gain experience in specialist areas such as:
• Bar service • Barista skills • Reception and guest services • Conference and banqueting • Reservations • Housekeeping • Concierge services • Food preparation
How will I be assessed?
Assessment takes place throughout the apprenticeship and concludes with an End-Point Assessment.
Assessment includes:
• Portfolio of evidence • Workplace observations • Regular progress reviews • End-Point Assessment
Your portfolio will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you have developed while working in your hospitality role.
Additional Information
Throughout your course, you will benefit from:
• Paid employment while completing your qualification • Membership of Weston College's Hospitality & Catering Career Excellence Hub • Training from experienced hospitality professionals • Employer networking opportunities • Guest lectures and hospitality masterclasses • Inspirational culinary and hospitality experiences • Career planning and progression support • Opportunities to develop transferable customer service and communication skills
Working in a real hospitality environment throughout your apprenticeship allows you to build confidence, gain valuable experience, and develop the professional standards expected across the industry.
Entry Requirements
• A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9–2, including at least two GCSEs at Grade 4 (including English and/or maths)
OR
• A relevant Level 1 qualification
You must also:
• Be employed in a relevant hospitality role • Be committed to completing both workplace and college-based learning
If you are not currently employed, Weston College can provide advice and support to help you find a suitable apprenticeship opportunity.
What can I do after this course?
Successful completion of this apprenticeship provides an excellent platform for further training and career progression.
You could progress to:
• Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship • Hospitality Management qualifications • Hospitality and Catering Leadership programmes • Higher-level apprenticeships within the hospitality sector
Career opportunities include:
• Food and Beverage Assistant • Restaurant Team Member • Bar Team Member • Café Supervisor • Barista • Hotel Team Member • Conference and Banqueting Assistant • Front of House Supervisor • Guest Services Assistant • Hospitality Supervisor (with further experience)
The hospitality industry offers excellent opportunities for career progression, allowing you to develop into supervisory, management, and specialist customer service roles both in the UK and internationally.
What do I do now?
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