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Professional Food and Beverage Service Diploma 2

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This Level 2 qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work front of house within a hospitality environment. It is also for those learners that want a rounded knowledge of both front of house and the kitchen, which will enable them to look at more senior positions in the future. The qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service, it will deliver the key skills required by the learner to ensure they will have a thorough understanding of the role and expectations that any future employer will expect of them. This course also offers an introduction to employability in the catering and hospitality industry. Learners will gain 20 hours of work experience in our college restaurant, or at Manchester’s Hilton hotel, or The Monastery - as well as gain industry insight from The Chefs Forum, our industry partner. Areas of study include health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality, Legislation in food and beverage service, understanding menus and dealing with payments and bookings, Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism and Developing skills for employment in the catering and hospitality industry.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • City Campus Manchester

    City Campus Manchester 60 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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