Is the Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) only useful for restaurant work?

No. The skills transfer to hotel F&B, banqueting, events service and bar environments, which gives graduates flexible options across hospitality.

Will I learn alcoholic-beverage service in detail?

The certificate introduces beverage service principles at a foundational level. More advanced wine, spirits or bartending qualifications are normally taken separately through specialist bodies.

Do I need experience to enrol?

No. The certificate is designed for absolute beginners.

How quickly can I finish the certificate?

Duration depends on study mode and intake. Admissions will confirm the timeline that fits your chosen route.

What does the certificate cost?

Fees vary by intake. Contact LSTH admissions for the latest schedule and any payment options.

Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) | LSTH

Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) at LSTH

Most hospitality careers, even the ones that end in five-star general management, start on the floor of an F&B outlet. The Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) is the entry-level credential for that starting position. It is practical, approachable and aimed at people preparing for restaurant, bar, banquet and hotel-F&B environments.

You will work through service routines, menu knowledge, table and bar etiquette, basic beverage understanding, hygiene fundamentals and the simple but non-negotiable guest-care habits that separate good service from forgettable service.

Why F&B Is a Strong Place to Start

Restaurants and hotel F&B departments hire constantly. Service experience, even short stints of it, opens doors across hospitality. Holding the Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) signals to employers that you have already learned the basics and can be deployed quickly into a real shift rather than starting from zero.

Who This Certificate Is For

School leavers exploring a first hospitality role.
Career-changers looking for an accessible entry into the industry.
Students from other backgrounds wanting weekend or part-time hospitality work.
International students seeking a UK-based foundational F&B credential.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036) typically progress into waitstaff, banquet service, bar support, hotel F&B assistant and casual events service roles. With on-the-job experience, many move into supervisory positions within a few years.

How the Programme Is Delivered

Practical service sessions are central. Theory components on menu knowledge, hygiene basics and customer-service standards run alongside hands-on work. London's F&B scene gives plenty of real context for assignments. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (international applicants).
Minimum age 17.
Willingness to do hands-on service work in classroom and placement settings.

Apply for the Certificate in International Food and Beverage Services (CIFBS036)

If you want a practical entry into hospitality, click Enroll Now. LSTH admissions will respond within one working day with intake dates, fees and document requirements. International applicants should also check current UK Home Office study-visa guidance.