Starter Course

GET HANDS ON!

A free, fun 6-week course to help you build confidence, learn real skills and take your first steps into work.

If you’re 18–21 and not currently in education, employment or training, this course is for you.
 
You’ll learn hands-on skills in:
  • Cooking and food prep
  • Customer service
  • Bar and front-of-house roles
  • How hospitality businesses work

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What’s included

  • 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Choose morning or afternoon sessions (3 hours per day)
  • Free meals and refreshments
  • Learn from guest chefs and industry experts
  • Trips to city-centre hospitality venues
  • Travel costs covered

Real opportunities

Complete the course and you’ll be guaranteed an interview with leading local employers, including: NORD, Duke Street Market, Daffodil and Titanic Hotel.

This course is designed to help you move into: work, further training or your next step in hospitality.

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Where

La Salle Hotel School,
Carr Lane East, Croxteth, L11 4SF

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Travel

Easy to get to by bus:
14, 17, 18, 19, 60, 61 / 61A / 61B, 81 / 81A

Ready to start? 

Complete the application form below:

Starter Course Form

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