Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Food and Beverage Service Supervision Course in Birmingham. Classes run full-time during the day at University College Birmingham, over one year. This food and beverage service supervision qualification is designed for people who already have a Level 2 in Food and Beverage Service or relevant work experience in a restaurant or bar. You'll develop supervision skills alongside specialist areas including mixology, advanced wine, and events. The course builds the knowledge and practical skills needed to take on supervisory roles in hospitality.

Who this course is for

"Do you have a background of studying or working in food and beverage service? Looking to take your knowledge to the next level? Our Mixology, Advanced Wine, Supervision and Events college course is the perfect next step to enhance your training and give you a qualification that will open doors in the vibrant world of hospitality.

Designed for anyone with a Level 2 in Food and Beverage Service or a couple of years� experience in a restaurant or bar, this Level 3 supervision course will give you deeper knowledge of the restaurant, private dining and bar trade. Focusing on mixology and bar skills, wine knowledge and supervising events, the course will prepare you to lead a hospitality team effectively and deliver an excellent customer dining experience.

To put your skills into practice, you will lead students on our Level 2 course in service delivery within our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food and cocktail bar, as well as having work placement opportunities within the industry. With the hospitality and events sector ready to bounce back from a challenging period, not to mention the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, now is a fantastic time to train at one of the UK�s premier hospitality training colleges and put yourself in prime position for new job opportunities when you graduate."

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop supervision and team leadership skills for food and beverage environments.
  • You'll study advanced wine knowledge and service techniques.
  • You'll learn mixology skills and cocktail preparation to a professional standard.
  • You'll explore events planning and coordination within a hospitality setting.
  • You'll understand how to manage service standards and customer experience at a supervisory level.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and licensing requirements relevant to food and beverage service.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at University College Birmingham, combining taught theory with practical skills work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, practical observations, and written tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to supervise food and beverage service, demonstrate specialist knowledge, and apply skills in realistic hospitality scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Restaurant supervisor, overseeing front-of-house service and staff
  • Bar supervisor, managing bar operations and team performance
  • Food and beverage team leader in a hotel or venue
  • Events coordinator, supporting hospitality events from planning to delivery
  • Banqueting supervisor, leading service at functions and large events
  • Sommelier or wine service specialist in a fine dining setting
  • Duty manager in a restaurant, bar, or hospitality venue

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Management qualification, moving into operational management roles in hotels, restaurants, or venues.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Award, deepening specialist wine knowledge for sommelier or buyer roles.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Hospitality Management, available at some colleges and universities for those wanting to move into senior management.

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