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
Our catering and hospitality courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Galvin at Windows in Park Lane, London and Midsummer House, a two-star Michelin restaurant in Cambridge.Attending the Game to Eat Workshop for level 3 professional cookery studentsOur students also undertake visits to places where they can further hone their skills and build contacts with the major players in the industry. For example, Billingsgate Seafood School and trade shows such as Hotelympia.We also compete in a number of high profile national competitions such as Nestle Toque D?or, The Dolmio and Uncle Bens Foodservice Challenge and celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala?s Zest Quest.You will access inspirational teaching sessions to help you develop advanced skills and techniques in supervising and legislation, promotion of food and beverage services and products, supervising customer service, barista skills, service of wines and understanding pairing of foods, supervising hospitality events, service of food, handing of payments, bookings and menu design.You will complete either work-based projects or work experience allowing you to get a real insight into the industry.
Entry requirements
A level 2 diploma in professional cookery or equivalent industry skills and experience
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.
