Hospitality

Diploma in Food and Beverages

Diploma in Food and Beverages is a one-year craft diploma that trains students in restaurant and bar service skills for the hospitality industry, open to candidates who have passed Class 10 or Class 12. It covers table setting, service sequences, beverage knowledge, banquet and bar operations, along with guest interaction and hygiene standards, taught through classroom sessions and hands-on practice in a training restaurant and bar. Institutes that follow the Institute of Hotel Management pattern often offer this as one of the standard craft courses alongside food production, front office and housekeeping. The diploma suits students who want a short, practical route into restaurant, bar, catering or cruise and airline service roles without committing to a full degree.

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About Diploma in Food and Beverages

Diploma in Food and Beverages is a one-year craft diploma that trains students in restaurant and bar service skills for the hospitality industry, open to candidates who have passed Class 10 or Class 12. It covers table setting, service sequences, beverage knowledge, banquet and bar operations, along with guest interaction and hygiene standards, taught through classroom sessions and hands-on practice in a training restaurant and bar. Institutes that follow the Institute of Hotel Management pattern often offer this as one of the standard craft courses alongside food production, front office and housekeeping. The diploma suits students who want a short, practical route into restaurant, bar, catering or cruise and airline service roles without committing to a full degree.

Why Choose Diploma in Food and Beverages

Short, focused course

At one year, the course is one of the quickest ways to gain job-ready restaurant and bar service skills.

Hands-on service training

Training restaurant and bar practice builds real service skills that employers look for in entry-level hospitality staff.

Multiple industry options

Graduates can work in restaurants, hotels, banquets, cruise lines, airlines and catering companies.

Low cost of entry

Fees are generally lower than a hospitality degree, making the course accessible for students who want to start earning sooner.

Detailed Syllabus (2 semesters over 1 year)

Core Subjects

Food and Beverage Service Basics
Table Setting and Service Sequences
Beverage Knowledge (Tea, Coffee and Non-alcoholic Beverages)
Alcoholic Beverages and Bar Basics
Banquet and Buffet Service
Guest Interaction and Etiquette
Restaurant Billing and Control Systems
Food Hygiene and Safety
Menu Knowledge

Elective Subjects

Mixology and Cocktail Preparation
Wine and Beverage Appreciation
Event and Banquet Coordination
Front Office Basics
Computer Applications for Billing
Training takes place largely in a training restaurant and bar, covering table service, tray handling, order taking and billing, along with an industrial training placement at a hotel or restaurant as part of the programme.
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