Hospitality and Catering
Level 3

Food & Beverage Service Supervision

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

Develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to supervise food and beverage service within the hospitality industry.

This Level 3 course focuses on supervising restaurant service, functions and events. You’ll develop your understanding of customer service, food and beverage products and the legislation and health and safety requirements involved in providing a professional service.

Topics you will study include:

  • Supervising restaurant service
  • Supervising functions and events
  • Health and safety
  • Food and beverage legislation
  • Promoting food and beverage products
  • Customer service performance
  • Preparing and serving food
  • Preparing and serving beverages
  • Matching food with beverages
  • Professional food and beverage service

You’ll complete both practical and theory-based work throughout the course. You’ll also have opportunities to put your skills into practice by working at a variety of College events, including events held off-site.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including a combination of grade 4/3 (C/D) or higher in maths and English. Level 3 students who do not achieve a grade 4 in both English and maths will continue to study the relevent subject as part of their Study Programme.
Successful completion of this course can lead directly to a wide range of higher education courses such as HNDs, foundation degrees and degrees. This course can lead to employment in team leader or supervisor roles with progression routes into management within the catering industry.
£2583

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

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Up to £40,000

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3

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The Course

Develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to supervise food and beverage service within the hospitality industry.

This Level 3 course focuses on supervising restaurant service, functions and events. You’ll develop your understanding of customer service, food and beverage products and the legislation and health and safety requirements involved in providing a professional service.

Topics you will study include:

  • Supervising restaurant service
  • Supervising functions and events
  • Health and safety
  • Food and beverage legislation
  • Promoting food and beverage products
  • Customer service performance
  • Preparing and serving food
  • Preparing and serving beverages
  • Matching food with beverages
  • Professional food and beverage service

You’ll complete both practical and theory-based work throughout the course. You’ll also have opportunities to put your skills into practice by working at a variety of College events, including events held off-site.

Develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to supervise food and beverage service within the hospitality industry.This Level 3 course focuses on supervising restaurant service, functions and events. You’ll develop your understanding of customer service, food and beverage products and the legislation and health and safety requirements involved in providing a professional service.Topics you will study include: Supervising restaurant service Supervising functions and events Health and safety Food and beverage legislation Promoting food and beverage products Customer service performance Preparing and serving food Preparing and serving beverages Matching food with beverages Professional food and beverage service You’ll complete both practical and theory-based work throughout the course. You’ll also have opportunities to put your skills into practice by working at a variety of College events, including events held off-site.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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