Food & Beverage – Guest Experience

Designed for individuals who enjoy working with people in fast-paced hospitality environments, this course prepares participants for customer-facing roles within airport restaurants, cafés, lounges, and concessions. Participants develop strong guest service, communication, and operational skills while following a clear career pathway from entry-level positions to restaurant leadership. Job readiness, resume development, and interview preparation are included to help participants confidently enter the workforce.

Whether you're interested in welcoming guests, delivering exceptional dining experiences, or leading hospitality teams, this course provides the skills and foundation needed to build a successful career in airport food and beverage service.

In this course, participants will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of food safety, sanitation, and health regulation compliance

  • Build exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills

  • Understand front-of-house operations, guest engagement, and service recovery techniques

  • Explore opportunities in airport restaurants, cafés, lounges, and concession operations

  • Develop time management, professionalism, and leadership readiness

  • Receive guidance on resume development, interviewing, and career preparation

Career Pathway: Food & Beverage – Guest Experience

Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of guest service and hospitality careers while advancing through the Airport Hospitality Academy career pathway.

Level Typical Roles Estimated Timeframe
Entry Level (100) Host, Server, Bartender 0–6 Months
Supervisor (200) Lead / Trainer 6 Months – 1 Year
Assistant Manager (300) Service Manager, Assistant Manager 1 – 18 Months
Manager / AGM (400) Brand Manager 18 Months – 3 Years
GM / Multi-Unit (500) General Manager 3+ Years

From Guest Service to Hospitality Leadership

The Food & Beverage – Guest Experience program is designed to help participants build both customer service excellence and leadership skills. Beginning as a Host, Server, or Bartender, graduates can advance through supervisory and management positions while gaining experience in guest relations, team leadership, and restaurant operations.

Whether you're starting your first hospitality role or working toward leading an airport dining operation, this course provides the practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and career support needed to succeed in airport hospitality—and beyond.