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Hospitality and Catering

Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 (In-Year Start)

A hospitality team member can work in a variety of settings including bars, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels or contract caterers.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

*Please note: We can only accept applications from individuals who have already completed Year 11 (or equivalent), as this course begins before September 2026. If you have not yet finished Year 11, please apply for September 2026 entry instead. The role of a hospitality team member is varied and although you may specialise in an area, you must be adaptable and ready to support your team members across the business during busy periods. This apprenticeship involves one day a week in college, usually a Wednesday or Thursday, working with our specialist front of house staff.
This apprenticeship supports you in developing your hospitality skills. It will help you learn to recognise your customers’ needs to improve their experience. A key skill you will learn is ensuring that your customers feel welcomed and looked after.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn about all the areas associated with the hospitality, food and beverage service, including learning barista and food production.
This apprenticeship also teaches you about conference and events organisation, reservations and housekeeping. All apprentices also get the opportunity to find out about beverage services, including wine service, beer and cask ale, cocktails and mixology.
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GCSE English and maths grade 3 or above. To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
The end point assessment involves a culinary challenge, workplace assessment, online multiple-choice assessment and a professional discussion. You must have already passed Functional Skills Level 1 English and maths and be working towards level 2 as part of your apprenticeship.
Employment
Employment within the hospitality industry

WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO

Wide range of jobs in this industry

Excellent choice of employers in this industry

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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