Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day. This food and beverage service supervision course covers all aspects of supervising front-of-house operations, including bar and wine service and events. You'll get hands-on experience working in the restaurant at Tameside One, plus visits to local and international catering establishments. The course runs for one year and includes live demonstrations on current front-of-house trends. Entry requires a Level 2 catering qualification and an interview.

Who this course is for

All aspects of supervising a Food and Beverage service, including supervising events, bar and wine service, with sessions both practical and theoretical.

Visits to International and local Restaurants and Catering establishments.

Opportunities for learners to be involved in internal and national competitions. Taking part in in-depth live demonstrations including regular updates in front of house trends. You will gain valuable practical experience working in the restaurant at Tameside ONE which belongs to the college and open to the public.

This course has been designed to give both practical hands-on skills and an understanding of the catering industry with food safety and health and safety for the catering industry also included. The course is for enthusiastic people and individuals looking to take the next steps towards a career in the Hospitality Service industry.

The hospitality industry is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills.

Entry requirements

To qualify for onto this course, you have to be 16-19, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course and a level 2 catering qualification.

? Good communication skills.

? A hardworking approach towards the industry

? Hospitality uniform will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style

What you will learn

  • You'll supervise food and beverage service across a range of settings, including restaurants and events.
  • You'll develop bar and wine service skills to a professional standard.
  • You'll plan and supervise catering events from start to finish.
  • You'll apply front-of-house techniques informed by current industry trends.
  • You'll build practical experience working in a live restaurant environment.
  • You'll visit local and international restaurants and catering establishments.
  • You'll develop the communication and leadership skills needed to manage a service team.

How you will learn

Learning is a mix of practical sessions and classroom-based theory. You'll work in a live restaurant at Tameside One, take part in demonstrations, and attend visits to catering establishments. Assessment includes practical observations and written work. You may also have the opportunity to enter internal and national competitions as part of your development.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a hospitality uniform to a specific standard and style before you start. Tameside One will confirm the exact requirements at interview or enrolment. The centre will provide most other materials.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Restaurant supervisor: oversee front-of-house service in a restaurant
  • Bar supervisor: manage bar operations and staff in a licensed venue
  • Banqueting supervisor: coordinate food and beverage service at events
  • Food and beverage team leader: lead service teams in hotels or hospitality venues
  • Events catering supervisor: supervise catering at conferences and functions
  • Front-of-house manager: progress toward managing an entire service operation

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Management Qualification: move into management roles covering operations, finance, and people management.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short compliance qualification valued by hospitality employers.
  • Level 3 Award in Personal Licence Holder (APLH): required if you want to apply for a personal licence to authorise alcohol sales.
  • Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management: combine work and study at a higher level while earning.

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