Venues

Ayr Campus

Content

This course is a gateway to supervisory roles in the dynamic hospitality and events industry. It can open doors to many exciting career opportunities. The advanced customer service expertise you’ll gain and hands-on training you’ll receive will prepare you to provide first class experiences in hotels, restaurants and in the wider events industry. Along with a main focus on Hospitality and restaurant service you will involve yourself in understanding events across a wide industry spectrum such as music, theatre, and conferencing.

This course includes:

Hands-on training - spend one day each week serving customers in the live training restaurant, Westerly; Expert knowledge - acquire in-depth knowledge of both food and drinks so you can provide informed recommendations to customers; Financial literacy - learn how to cost out recipes and events, a crucial skill for success in hospitality management; Event management - plan and execute your very own event, putting your skills into practice; Functions - participate in real functions such as business events or bespoke dinners, gaining exposure to the operational side of the industry; Industry visits - explore renowned establishments broadening your industry perspective; Masterclasses - take part in masterclasses led by local industry professionals, providing expertise to enrich your learning; Employer insights - hear valuable tips from leading employers, successful venue owners and industry suppliers which will help you advance in hospitality.

Entry Requirements

Food and Beverage Service (Level 5) or Professional Cookery (Level 5), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC course or employment.