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COURSE OVERVIEW
Our popular fine dining restaurant, coffee shop, and industrial kitchens provide an ideal environment to learn the skills needed for a career in the catering and hospitality industry. Focusing on expert front-of-house training, you will learn the essentials of food service, bar service, wine and cocktail knowledge, barista skills, food and wine matching, event planning, and management.
The majority of the course is conducted in a live restaurant setting where you will take on the role of a restaurant manager, bar manager or back-of-house manager. You will also mentor and train Level 2 students as part of the supervisory element of their qualification. All practical sessions are supported by classroom theory lessons and specialist visits to breweries, vineyards and coffee roasters supporting your wine tasting and barista training.
To gain further experience in a real working environment you will undertake external work experience with one of our top industry partners and work in Northbrook’s training restaurant.
- Professional industry-standard kitchens
- Tutors with industry experience
- Visits to hotels and restaurants
- Serving experience at themed evenings, community and charity events
FURTHER INFORMATION
To study this Level 3 course you should have completed a relevant Level 2 course or have significant industry experience. GCSE English and maths are required.
Completing the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service Supervision will allow a route into the hospitality industry where you can further develop your skills and knowledge.
Job roles that this qualification will help you work towards could include:
- Restaurant manager
- Front of house
- Bar supervisor
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’; projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.