Food and Beverage Service Supervision

Food and Beverage Service Supervision
VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
The hospitality industry is a diverse sector that offers lots of job opportunities across the UK and internationally. From an independent coffee shop to luxury hotels and cruise liners, the industry needs customer-focused front of house professionals to meet the growing demands of employers.
Is this course right for me?
This is the course for you if you are looking to progress to supervisory level in hospitality and catering. The course will work on building your customer service and front of house skills to enable you to progress in this dynamic sector.
This course is studied full-time (three to four days per week on a rota basis) over one year.
Hygiene and health and safety requirements:
- All visible tattoos must be covered
- All visible piercings must be removed
- No jewellery allowed, except for a wedding band and one pair of stud earrings
- Hair must be groomed and tied back
Hospitality Courses Guide
What are the entry requirements?
- There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
- You will be expected to be in relevant job role
- Good personal presentation and communication skills are required
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units to be studied include:
- Principles of supervising food and beverage services
- The principles of food safety supervision for catering
- Principles of promoting food and beverage services and products
- Principles of supervising customer service performance in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
- Supervise food and beverage service
- Legislation in food and beverage service
- Prepare, cook and serve food in a food service area
- Prepare and serve wines
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and cold non-alcoholic beverages
- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- Barista skills
You will also undertake a work placement at least one day per week in a suitable hospitality and catering establishment.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Workplace evidence
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course and progression to a higher level programme could lead to a number of future career opportunities including: Food and Beverage Assistant, Bar Person, Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager, Trainee Manager, Hotel Manager, Events Manager, Team Leader, Restaurant Supervisor.
If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- You will need to bring your own device/laptop for this course, click here to find out more
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- A uniform, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Specific kitchen equipment, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £55 hospitality workshop fee each year before you start the Level 3 course
- During the course there will be additional costs for consumables
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.