Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Crewe

Cost£2,583 with co-funding
Duration280 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £2,583 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.

About this course

Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. The course may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though government funding may be available if you don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. This food and beverage service supervision qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to supervise service teams in hospitality settings. The course runs to 442 hours of study.

Who this course is for

"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Food and Beverage Service Supervision Diploma - Level 3 - C&G suitability for learner types.

Entry requirements

"Typically five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths."

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in supervising food and beverage service operations.
  • You'll learn how to lead and support a front-of-house team.
  • You'll understand how to maintain food safety and hygiene standards in a service environment.
  • You'll explore how to handle customer complaints and maintain service quality.
  • You'll study stock control and the management of service resources.
  • You'll learn how to plan and organise service for different types of hospitality events.
  • You'll develop knowledge of licensing law and its application in food and beverage settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply supervision skills in realistic hospitality scenarios. The City and Guilds framework sets the assessment criteria for the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage supervisor, overseeing service teams in restaurants or hotels
  • Restaurant supervisor, managing daily front-of-house operations
  • Banqueting supervisor, coordinating food and drink at events
  • Bar supervisor, leading bar teams in licensed premises
  • Hospitality team leader, supporting managers in busy venues
  • Catering supervisor, organising service in contract catering settings

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Management Qualification: moves you into management-level roles and broader operational responsibility.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: strengthens your compliance knowledge, useful for supervisory roles.
  • Foundation Degree or HNC in Hospitality Management: a higher education route for those looking to move into general management or hotel operations.

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