The Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision is a specialised course focussing on the knowledge and skills required within a Front of House position.
The course covers higher level skills as well as management and supervisory elements focussed in this service sector industry.
This course will contain:
You will need:
All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests.
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
Additional Costs
You will be expected to purchase the required uniform and equipment for the programme, which reflect both industry norms and safety requirements. These should specifically conform to Westminster Kingsway College standards and are approximately £200; further information will be provided at enrolment. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.
There is additionally a resource fee of £250 to cover the additional unfunded aspects of the course. These include Barista training and Wine and Spirits Education Trust qualifications.
This course will help you to move on to higher-level courses, an apprenticeship or other employment in restaurant management.
Liane worked for 10 years in the Royal Automobile Club in their Learning and Development department. Liane was an expat for 6 years in Dubai and worked as a Food and Beverage Trainer at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Before this, the roles were all operational - in the Food and Beverage areas (Front of House) working for Five Star Hotels such as Shangri-La and Burj Al Arab.
Liane started their career in London, in The Dorchester Hotel after attending Hotel Management School in the Netherlands and worked for One Aldwych and Great Eastern Hotel. For a short period, Liane also ventured into retail working for Harrods.
Liane has areas of specific knowledge or expertise including:
Liane has taught BTEC Hospitality and Events – Human Resources, Customer Service and Events Management, Professional Chef Diploma Level 1 and Level 2, Front of House theory and practical classes and Professional Food and Beverage Supervision Level 3 theory.
Liane won ‘Best Newcomer’ at a Seafood Restaurant ‘Amwaj’ when working as a restaurant manager for Shangri-La Dubai and 'Runner-up' for the Gold Service Scholarship for Service Excellence competition held at Claridge’s hotel.
Liane has enjoyed being a part of developing the next stars in Hospitality and can’t wait to see how everyone’s career pans out! Liane believes in Hospitality, the world is your Oyster, and it might take you places you can never imagine.
Owen studied Hotel and Catering Management at the University of Surrey before enjoying a fifteen-year career in restaurant management in the branded and independent sectors. He led many diverse teams to commercial success and particularly enjoyed his time as Operations Manager for a six-site business in the South West. Owen crossed into teaching in 2009, initially at South Essex College, moving to Westminster Kingsway College in 2015 since when he has led the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Events.
Lindsey Lamont joined Westminster Kingsway College in 2012, she began her teaching career at North Hertfordshire College in 2010 after studying for her teaching diploma with the University of Hertfordshire. Lindsey Lamont studied her Professional Cookery and Hospitality NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 full qualification and went on to work in the industry as a management trainee in a 4-star Country House Hotel, being promoted to Conference and Events Manager and then Restaurant Manager. During Lindsey’s time as a Restaurant Manager, the restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes. As well as being a Hospitality Lecturer, Lindsey is also the Course Coordinator for the level 2 and level 3 Food and Beverage Specialist course.
The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.