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Certificate in Advanced Food and Beverage Service

The highest food and beverage service qualification offered by City and Guilds, this advanced programme develops your food and beverage skills and knowledge to a supervisory level. You will plan, cook, pour, serve and manage functions at a supervisory level in our real working bar and restaurant which is open to paying customers.

During the programme you will cover sales, marketing, costings, manage and oversee our Certificate in Professional Restaurant, Wine & Bar Service (Level 4) students as well as providing a training manual and training sessions for them - just like industry!

You will design and develop a cocktail list based on your target market and ensure the restaurant and bar runs profitably.

The programme is practical based with only one to two days theory a week. Students also have the opportunity to attend competitions throughout the year and apply for a French Exchange scholarship to study and work in France for up to six weeks.

What will this programme cover?

Content includes:

  • Safe and hygienic working practices
  • Customer services
  • Planning, organisation and evaluation of work
  • Cash and cash equivalents
  • Sales development
  • Resources management
  • Provision and training of personnel
  • Cleaning programmes, furnishing and decorative order
  • Gueridon and flambĂ©
  • Wine service provision
  • Cocktail service

Related Careers

Restaurant management, tourism

What do you need to apply?

For entry applicants require:

  • Successful completion of a 120 credit (minimum) Level 4 Tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage service.

Mature students
Applications for mature students (over 20 years of age) are welcomed.

Special Admission
Students who do not meet the entry requirements (or equivalent) may apply to the Head of School for special admission. Admission under these circumstances will be made at the discretion of the Head of School.

Programme Recognition

This programme is accredited by NZQA, HSI (Hospitality Standards Institute) and City & Guilds International.

Employment Options

 

Employment options in a Front of House supervisory role in restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, cafes and wine bars.

Further Study Options

Further study in the Diploma in Applied Business (Level 5) (Tourism) and Certificate in Business Ownership.

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