Free Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the skills to supervise and lead in hospitality settings, covering food service, bar service, food safety, menu design, handling payments, and managing bookings. The course draws on practical, hands-on learning alongside the knowledge needed to run smooth front-of-house operations. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents in English and maths, plus a successful interview and initial assessment.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for those wishing to develop advanced professional cookery and kitchen supervisory skills. You will study units including, supervisory skills in the hospitality Industry, practical gastronomy, advanced craft skills and product development. You will also work within the College’s professional kitchens at a supervisory level.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 2 programme (progressing learners).
What you will learn
You'll develop supervisory skills for managing hospitality operations and teams.
You'll learn how to deliver professional food and beverage service.
You'll practise bar service, including serving hot and cold drinks.
You'll apply food safety principles in a hospitality environment.
You'll handle customer payments and manage bookings.
You'll contribute to menu design and product development.
You'll organise and oversee the smooth running of events and service sessions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training in professional hospitality environments. Assessment is through a combination of observed practice, portfolio evidence, and written tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and supervisory competence. Teaching is delivered in person at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time across the week during daytime hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus 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
Events coordinator: planning and running hospitality events
Food and beverage team leader: leading service in hotels or venues
Bistro or café manager: day-to-day running of a smaller venue
Front-of-house manager: managing the full customer-facing operation
What you could study next
Level 4 Hospitality Management Diploma: moves you into management-level study, covering business operations, finance, and strategic leadership in hospitality.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a focused compliance qualification many hospitality employers expect at supervisory level.
Degree in Hospitality Management or Events Management: for those looking to move into senior management or general management roles long term.
