New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4) (Restaurant Service Strand)

Summary

People spend millions every year at cafés, restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses.

This demand leads to job opportunities for skilled hospitality workers.

You will learn skills in cocktail making, advanced beverage service, leadership, and supervision in a restaurant environment. You will also complete the unit standards needed for your License Controller Qualification (LCQ).

Study full-time. Or, if you're already working in the industry, you may be able to study part-time and continue working.

Career opportunities

Intermediate level positions in high end restaurants, barista, cafes, bars, functions and events.

Programme structure

Students complete the following courses:

Casual food Service
Fine dining
The Bar
Café Beverages

Casual food Service

Develop the skills to become competent employees for the food and beverage sector who are able to work as food servers with advanced skills in the restaurant sector

Fine dining

Develop the knowledge of technical aspects of food service and the roles and responsibilities of the server

The Bar

Learn about the service, sale and supply of beverages in the hospitality industry. This course includes the content of the Licensed Controller Qualification (LCQ) and on successful completion, learners may be able to apply for a managers certificate.

Café Beverages

This course covers the operational aspects of beverage service including service etiquette, safety of stock and equipment and basic stock control.

Further training or study

• New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)