Is this course right for me?

The Hospitality and Catering Industry covers hotels, restaurants, pubs, contract catering and hospitality services.

Apprentices at Level 2 work in a range of jobs including multi skilled roles in hospitality services where they will be an all-rounder or specialise in housekeeping and front of house reception or can train as waiters/silver service waiters and bar person. Kitchen assistants, cooks and chefs will work in a range of large and small kitchens.

At Level 3 there are opportunities to work as Apprentices as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef or specialise in pastry and confectionery. The Hospitality Supervision and Leadership pathway provides training to become Head Housekeeper, Head Receptionist, Hotel Manager or a supervisor/manager in a restaurant or pub chain. 

Pathways includes: 

Level 2 

• Professional Cookery
• Hospitality Services
• Food and Beverage Service
• Food Production and Cookery
• Housekeeping
• Front of House Reception
• Bakery

Level 3

• Professional Cookery
• Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Level 4

• Hospitality Management

Entry requirements:

• No formal qualifications are required but experience in Hospitality is desirable
• Apprentices must have an employer who can cover the NVQ criteria

All places are subject to satisfactory interview.

Progression:

From Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 to an Apprenticeship Level 3/4.