Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Ellesmere Port

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 Ellesmere Port. Classes run full-time at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. 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. This City and Guilds 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 daytime study. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including maths and English, to enrol.

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 supervise food and beverage service operations in hospitality environments.
  • You'll manage and support front-of-house service teams during service periods.
  • You'll apply food safety and hygiene standards relevant to food and beverage service.
  • You'll handle customer complaints and maintain service quality.
  • You'll plan and organise resources for food and beverage service.
  • You'll develop your understanding of licensing legislation and responsible service of alcohol.
  • You'll monitor stock, manage ordering processes, and control wastage.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the campus, combining theory with practical hospitality skills. Assessment is through a mix of written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge tests. If you don't yet hold a grade 4 in both maths and English, you'll continue studying those subjects alongside your main programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage supervisor. Lead a service team in a restaurant or hotel.
  • Restaurant supervisor. Oversee daily front-of-house operations.
  • Banqueting supervisor. Coordinate food and drink service at events.
  • Bar supervisor. Manage bar staff and service standards.
  • Hospitality team leader. Support managers across food and drink outlets.
  • Catering supervisor. Supervise service in contract or institutional catering.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship. Move into management and take on broader operational responsibility.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Deepen your NVQ-route credentials for supervisory roles.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management. A higher education step toward hotel and hospitality management careers.

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