Food and Beverage pathway from the Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Standard (Level Two)
This pathway falls under the banner of the Hospitality Team Member apprenticeship
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This pathway falls under the banner of the Hospitality Team Member apprenticeship. It entails:
- Learning a range of skills and gaining knowledge in the food and beverage sector
- Knowing the range of food and beverage service styles and standards within different types of hospitality operations
- Understanding the key features of menu items, products and services, and basic food and beverage pairing in line with a menu
- Ensuring each stage of food and beverage service meets business / brand standard, including, for example, customer arrival, provision of information, promoting menu and other items, taking and processing orders, serving food and drink and taking payments. Food and beverage service must be demonstrated in at least one food service style, such as table service, counter service, room service or conferences and banqueting.
The apprenticeship also includes:
- Maths and English Functional Skills at Level One
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
Entry Requirements
You need:
- A good standard of English and maths with GCSEs graded D/4 and above
- To be working in a food and beverage environment with a contract of at least 30 hours a week
The College can support you with obtaining employment.
What will you learn?
This pathway falls under the banner of the Hospitality Team Member apprenticeship. It entails:
- Learning a range of skills and gaining knowledge in the food and beverage sector
- Knowing the range of food and beverage service styles and standards within different types of hospitality operations
- Understanding the key features of menu items, products and services, and basic food and beverage pairing in line with the menu
- Ensuring each stage of food and beverage service meets business / brand standard, including, for example, customer arrival, provision of information, promoting menu and other items, taking and processing orders, serving food and drink and taking payments. Food and beverage service must be demonstrated in at least one food service style, such as table service, counter service, room service or conferences and banqueting.
The apprenticeship also includes:
- Maths and English Functional Skills at Level One
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace
What will you need to bring with you?
- Observation
- Products of Work
- Questioning
- Assignments
- Professional Discussions
How will you be assessed?
You will need a laptop enabling access to your e-portfolio.
Where next?
You could progress to a Level Three Hospitality Supervision qualification or advance to a career role such as supervisor.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
This pathway falls under the banner of the Hospitality Team Member apprenticeship. It involves:
- Learning a range of skills and gaining knowledge in the food and beverage sector.
- Knowing the range of food and beverage service styles and standards within different types of hospitality operations
- Understanding the key features of menu items, products and services, and basic food and beverage pairing in line with the menu
- Ensuring each stage of food and beverage service meets business / brand standard, including, for example, customer arrival, provision of information, promoting menu and other items, taking and processing orders, serving food and drink and taking payments. Food and beverage service must be demonstrated in at least one food service style, such as table service, counter service, room service or conferences and banqueting.
- Maths and English Functional Skills at Level One
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
- Good standard of English and maths with GCSE grades of D/4 or above
- A contract of at least 30 hours per week working in a food and beverage environment
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support and training
- Paid day to attend College
- Contract of 30 hours or more
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional
- Excellent customer service
- Good timekeeping
- Interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm to pursue a food and beverage career
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Level One Maths and English Functional Skills
- 20% off-the-job training
- Knowledge and skills within the sector
- End-point assessment
What will the assessment look like?
- Observation
- Products of Work
- Questioning
- Assignments
- Professional Discussions
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
This depends on if the apprentice needs to complete their Functional Skills or needs support with theory.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
Laptop
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
Level Three Hospitality Supervision
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Supervisor
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Catering and Bar Managers
£22832
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