Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. To join, you'll need either a Level 2 food and beverage qualification or current experience working in a food and beverage role. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to supervise front-of-house teams in restaurants and other food and beverage service venues. This is a City and Guilds food and beverage service supervision qualification at Level 3.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for anyone who works in or wants to work in front of house in a restaurant or other food and beverage service venue.
Entry requirements
Either completed level 2 food and beverage skills or working in the industry in a food and beverage capacity.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supervising front-of-house service teams.
You'll learn how to plan and organise food and beverage service operations.
You'll understand how to maintain service standards and handle customer complaints.
You'll cover health, safety, and food hygiene responsibilities at supervisory level.
You'll learn how to support, brief, and debrief service staff.
You'll develop knowledge of menus, beverages, and service styles.
You'll understand how to manage stock and resources in a service environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College, combining taught input with practical activities. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and professional discussions. You may also complete work-based evidence if you are currently employed in a food and beverage role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Restaurant supervisor. Oversee front-of-house service in a restaurant.
Bar supervisor. Manage bar teams and beverage service standards.
Banqueting supervisor. Coordinate food and beverage service at events.
Hotel food and beverage supervisor. Run dining and bar operations within a hotel.
Café or bistro supervisor. Lead a small front-of-house team day to day.
Catering supervisor. Oversee service in contract or institutional catering settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship. A natural next step if you move into a management role, covering operational and people management at a higher level.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH). Strengthens your food safety credentials at supervisory level.
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management (City and Guilds or CMI). Useful if you want to develop broader management skills alongside your hospitality expertise.
