Food and Beverage Management (F&B)

Master the essentials of Food and Beverage Management for success in restaurants, hotels, and catering — fully online and career-focused.

Overview:

Food and Beverage Management (F&B) is where operations meet organisation, menus meet money, and hospitality meets strategy. This course walks you through the core functions of running food service establishments with professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail. From menu planning to inventory control, you'll explore how every part of the F&B operation connects to profitability and customer satisfaction.

Ideal for those aiming to enter or advance in hospitality sectors, this programme covers industry standards in staffing, service, budgeting, and supplier coordination. You’ll gain the understanding needed to manage food costs, streamline service, and uphold hygiene protocols. Whether you're new to the field or seeking structured knowledge to build upon, this course gives you the managerial insight to support smooth and profitable F&B operations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key functions in food and beverage operations management.
• Identify menu types and analyse their cost-effectiveness.
• Learn inventory control methods used in the hospitality sector.
• Apply principles of staff scheduling and service supervision.
• Explore hygiene standards required in food and beverage settings.
• Interpret financial data to support F&B business decisions.

Who is this Course For:

• Individuals interested in hospitality and food service roles.
• Professionals managing restaurants, cafés or food outlets.
• Hotel staff aiming to move into supervisory roles.
• Caterers seeking structured management knowledge.
• Hospitality students expanding into F&B specialisation.
• Entrepreneurs planning food or beverage-based ventures.
• Supervisors working towards operational leadership roles.
• Anyone keen to understand food service management basics.

Career Path

• Restaurant Manager – £28,000 per year
• F&B Operations Supervisor – £26,500 per year
• Hotel F&B Coordinator – £30,000 per year
• Catering Manager – £32,000 per year
• Bar Manager – £27,000 per year
• Hospitality Consultant (F&B) – £35,000 per year