Our range of culinary arts & hospitality study programmes will help you start your career as a chef, barista or hospitality supervisor. Working in our fully licensed training restaurant and kitchens, you will develop skills to prepare you for work in this exciting profession.

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, such as acclaimed chef Paul Askew, who is president of our hospitality school and take part in exciting competitions to show off your skills.

ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course

Course Code H121

Aspiring Hospitality and Culinary Arts Professional - H121

Full-time

Level 1

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

PATISSERIE & CONFECTIONERY Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course

CATERING Courses at Wirral Met 2 Courses

Course Code H017

NVQ Professional Cookery Diploma - H017

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

Course Code H081

NVQ Professional Cookery Advanced Diploma - H081

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

FOOD PREPARATION Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Paul Askew

Paul completed the BTEC Diplomas in Hotel Management at level 2 & Professional Cookery at level 3 at Wirral Met. Paul said: “If you’ve got a passion in your heart and you’ve got a real desire to do this properly, then the best thing can do is get on a foundation course.”

Sam Creedon

After studying at Wirral Met, Sam worked with Michelin star chefs before setting up his own restaurant.

Rizal San Pedro

Rizal is studying the Professional Cookery level 2 apprenticeship and is currently employed as a kitchen assistant apprentice. He plans on continuing his Hospitality & Catering career by becoming a trained chef.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Bar manager - View occupation details here
Chef - View occupation details here
Hotel manager - View occupation details here
Receptionist - View occupation details here

Trainee chefs (Commis Chefs) earn from around £13,000 per year, but Head Chefs in top hotels and restaurants may earn around £30,000 per year. Waiting staff can earn around £12,000 to £16,000 per year and bar people can earn from between £11,000 and £17,000 depending on their experience; if you take on additional responsibilities and are managing staff, you may earn around £20,000.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Chefs

Up to £28,000

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Catering and bar managers

Up to £28,000

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Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors

Up to £33,000

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