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Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Chichester. Classes run full-time at Chichester College, one day a week over one year. This food and beverage service supervision qualification covers supervising teams, managing service operations, and maintaining standards across hospitality settings such as hotels, restaurants, and contract catering. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, and you'll secure an industry work placement as part of the course.

Who this course is for

The hospitality industry is a vibrant profession where no two days are the same. It encompasses a wide range of occupations including hotels, restaurants, cafes. contract catering and links to the travel industry.

This one-year level 3 course will give you a broad insight into the profession at a supervisory level. Your time will be split between the classroom and our commercial restaurant and kitchen facilities.

Entry requirements

This course is open to those who have a passion for hospitality and wish to pursue a career at a higher level with in the industry.

Applicants will need to have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including both Math and English.

You will be required to secure an industry-related work placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll supervise food and beverage service teams during service periods.
  • You'll manage the setup and breakdown of service areas.
  • You'll apply licensing laws and food safety regulations in a hospitality setting.
  • You'll handle customer complaints and resolve service issues professionally.
  • You'll monitor and maintain service standards across a team.
  • You'll support the training and development of junior team members.
  • You'll manage stock, equipment, and resources within a service environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Chichester College combined with an industry work placement. Assessment includes practical observations in the workplace, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your work placement gives you the chance to apply supervision skills in a real hospitality environment, and your assessor will observe you on the job as part of the assessment process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange or secure an industry-related work placement as a course requirement.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food and beverage supervisor, overseeing service teams in restaurants or hotels.
  • Restaurant supervisor, managing front-of-house operations day to day.
  • Banqueting supervisor, coordinating events and large-scale food service.
  • Bar supervisor, leading bar teams and maintaining service standards.
  • Catering supervisor, managing service in contract or institutional catering.
  • Hotel food and beverage team leader, supporting departmental managers.
  • Events catering supervisor, running food service at conferences and functions.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management (City and Guilds or equivalent) - moves you into management-level roles across hotels and hospitality businesses.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering - strengthens your food safety knowledge, valued by employers in supervisory and management roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Hospitality Management - a higher education route for those looking to move into general management or operations.
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