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Level 3 Food and Beverage Supervision Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Supervision in Food and Beverage Services course in Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study hospitality service supervision, leadership and team development, and business operations in food and beverage settings. The course builds the skills to supervise a team, manage events, and deliver high-quality guest service. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Food and Drink Service qualification plus GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills English and maths at Level 1.

Who this course is for

By undertaking this Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Supervision of Food & Beverage Services qualification, students will gain the skills and techniques required to supervise a team, manage hospitality events and deliver a high level of service to guests/customers.

What will I study?

The units you will study are likely to include:

Core Units:

•Hospitality service supervision

•Leadership and team development in hospitality service

•Hospitality service business operations

•Principles of health and safety and food safety supervision in hospitality service

•Principles of beverage service

•Principles of restaurant reception supervision

•Gastronomy and the dining experience

•Plan and deliver hospitality events

Entry requirements

Successful achievement of a Level 2 Food and Drink Service qualification and GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or FS English and maths at L1

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to supervise a hospitality service team effectively.
  • You'll develop leadership skills for managing and supporting team members.
  • You'll study how to plan and manage hospitality events.
  • You'll explore the business operations behind food and beverage services.
  • You'll practise delivering high standards of service to guests and customers.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and compliance in hospitality settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northampton College, combining taught content with practical hospitality service activities. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, practical observations, and portfolio work covering the core and optional units of the qualification. The provider will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Restaurant supervisor: overseeing front-of-house service and staff
  • Food and beverage team leader: managing daily service operations
  • Banqueting supervisor: coordinating events and hospitality functions
  • Bar supervisor: leading bar teams in hotels, venues, or restaurants
  • Catering supervisor: managing service in contract or institutional catering
  • Events coordinator: supporting the planning and delivery of hospitality events

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hospitality Management qualifications: move into management-level study covering operations, finance, and strategy.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 BTEC in Hospitality: broaden your knowledge across the wider hospitality industry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management: a higher education route if you want to progress toward a degree or senior management roles.
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