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Course Level
Level 2
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry
September
Fees
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Take advantage of our award-winning restaurant to increase your expertise
Global reputation within the industry for our hospitality-related courses
Looking to take your first steps into the exciting and vibrant world of hospitality? Want to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help you become the public face of the sector? Our Professional Food and Beverage Service college course will provide you with essential training and real-world experience to give you the ideal start to your hospitality career journey.
This Level 2 course covers food service waiter/waitressing skills, bar tending, customer care and entry level cocktails, all taught by highly experienced and passionate industry experts. Serving real guests in our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food and cocktail bar, you will develop a combination of soft and technical skills that will enable you to deliver outstanding customer care.
With the hospitality and events industry bouncing back after a challenging period, now is a fantastic time to get started training at one of the UK’s premier hospitality training colleges and put yourself in prime position for new job opportunities in the sector. On completing this course, you can progress onto our Level 3 supervision course, paving the way to an industry career or higher level study in the hospitality arena.
Open to the public, our AA Rosette Highly Commended restaurant on campus – Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food – will arm you with hands-on skills, from serving fast food to silver service
Open to the public, our AA Rosette Highly Commended restaurant on campus – Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food – will arm you with hands-on skills, from serving fast food to silver service
Our training restaurant and industry-standard kitchens provide you with a unique behind-the-scenes view of the hospitality and catering industry during your studies
You can also access our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite, including a dedicated mixology suite where you can learn everything from developing cocktails to boosting barista skills
You can also access our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite, including a dedicated mixology suite where you can learn everything from developing cocktails to boosting barista skills
Key information
Teaching and assessment
You will be assessed throughout your course as you work towards completing your Level 2, including observation, practical duties and assignments. The emphasis is on practical assessments.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Learning and Teaching Strategy 2025-2030.
Uniform and kit costs
This course requires a uniform and kit costing approximately £110, depending on the items you purchase. (Prices are subject to change each year – exact costs and information on how to order required items will be provided to you prior to enrolment.)
You may be eligible for the Learner Support Fund, which assists college students with course-related costs such as essential uniform, equipment and travel. For more information, please visit our Financial Support for College Students page.
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University College Birmingham has People 1st Gold Hospitality accreditation, and carries Centre of Excellence status for Patisserie and Confectionery, Food and Beverage Service, and Fish and Shellfish.
Our training restaurant at Summer Row has a Highly Commended AA College Rosette.
Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
As part of my course, I get to serve real-life customers in the working training kitchens. This gives you a great introduction to the industry and experience first-hand. Most colleges just do the theory, so it’s really good to have the practical side, especially for a practical learner like myself.
Career opportunities
On completion of the Level 2, you could progress onto our Food and Beverage Service Supervision Level 3 course, or you could pursue a range of employment opportunities within the industry.
Note: Some roles below may require further study/training. The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
Public house manager / gastro pub manager
£27,500 - £38,000
Restaurant manager (casual dining – Michelin)
£25,000 - £42,000
Catering supervisor (cafeteria, events, Nando’s)
£17,761 - £19,500
Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
£27,500 - £31,000
Wine merchant
Average Salary: £25,500
Butler (private households, royalty)
£17,000 – £100,000
Georgia’s Story
If you’d told Georgia in 2016 that she’d make the semi-finals of UK Young Chef Young Waiter of the Year, she’d never have believed you.
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