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Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Hitchin – Hitchin Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
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 Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Centre, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This City and Guilds food and beverage service supervision qualification builds the skills you need to supervise front-of-house teams in professional hospitality settings. You'll cover food safety, legislation, service standards, and team leadership. The course includes hands-on experience with industry placements. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 diploma in professional cookery or equivalent industry experience.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you are interested in developing the key skills you have learnt at levels 1 and 2 and apply this at a higher level of food and beverage service.

You will develop a stronger understanding of how the industry works as a business and how elements such as food safety, supervisory skills and planning and promotional work will support your future career.

You will develop supervisory skills including food safety supervision in the hospitality industry, and put into practice skills you have learnt through planning events and evening functions, while working in conjunction with the level 3 chefs.

This will give you the knowledge and skills you need to decide what you will study next or be successful in the industry.

Entry requirements

A level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area passed with merit or distinction and maths and English at grade 9-4 (or Functional Skills level 2 or above) or be prepared to study this as part of your programme.

You will also be invited to attend an interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply food safety and hospitality legislation in a supervisory role.
  • You'll plan and organise food and beverage service for events and covers.
  • You'll supervise and support front-of-house team members during service.
  • You'll manage customer service standards and handle complaints professionally.
  • You'll understand licensing law and the responsible service of alcohol.
  • You'll monitor stock, ordering, and resource management for your section.
  • You'll develop skills through work experience in professional hospitality environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training. Assessment includes work-based observations, assignments, and written tasks that test your knowledge of supervision, food safety, and service management. Industry placements give you the chance to apply your skills in real hospitality environments alongside working professionals.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Centre 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 front-of-house operations and standards.
  • Banqueting supervisor: coordinating service for events and large covers.
  • Bar supervisor: leading bar teams and maintaining service quality.
  • Front-of-house team leader: supporting managers and directing daily service.
  • Catering supervisor: overseeing food and drink service in contract catering.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Management qualification: moves you toward general management roles in hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.
  • Hospitality management degree or foundation degree: for those looking to progress into senior operations or general management.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 4 (Hospitality Manager): combines work with structured training and leads to a management role with employer backing.
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