Overview

Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Advanced (Level 3)

The Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership is designed for people who are ready to take the next step in their hospitality career and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to lead and supervise a team effectively.

Whether you are already working in hospitality, have recently progressed into a supervisory position, or are looking to prepare yourself for greater responsibility, this qualification will help you develop the professional skills needed to manage people, resources, customer service and day-to-day operations within a hospitality environment.

The qualification is particularly relevant to learners working towards roles such as team leader, supervisor, kitchen supervisor, restaurant supervisor, catering supervisor or junior management positions.

Hospitality & Catering is based at The Manor House Restaurant next to our Corby Campus. The restaurant is open to the public and provides a first-class facility to develop your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supervised setting.

Our experienced tutors will provide you with all the key skills and training that you need, working in fully equipped professional kitchens including a specialist patisserie kitchen.

Course information

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grades 9-4 ideally including English and maths AND Hospitality Level 2.

Course content

Throughout the programme, you will develop your understanding of what it takes to become an effective hospitality supervisor and leader.

You will explore how effective leaders:

  • Lead and motivate teams.
  • Allocate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Set clear expectations.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues.
  • Monitor performance.
  • Provide feedback and support.
  • Deal with workplace problems.
  • Encourage positive professional behaviours.
  • Develop productive working relationships.
  • Adapt their leadership style to different situations.

You will develop the confidence to move from being a member of a team to taking responsibility for leading others.

You will develop your ability to:

  • Plan and organise team activities.
  • Establish customer service standards.
  • Lead a team to deliver consistent service.
  • Monitor customer service.
  • Identify areas for improvement.
  • Respond appropriately to customer feedback.
  • Support colleagues in delivering excellent customer experiences.
  • Review team performance and identify improvements.

Health, hygiene, safety and security

You will develop your understanding of the supervisor’s responsibilities for maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment.

Topics include:

  • Health and safety responsibilities.
  • Hygiene standards.
  • Safe working practices.
  • Risk awareness.
  • Workplace security.
  • Supporting colleagues to follow procedures.
  • Monitoring standards.
  • Responding appropriately when standards are not being met.

This is particularly important for supervisors because they have a responsibility to lead by example and ensure that colleagues understand and follow workplace procedures.

Next steps

The Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership can help you find a job in a wide range of roles including:

  • Bar person/Manager
  • Catering/Restaurant manager
  • Hotel manager
  • Kitchen supervisor/Manager
  • Leisure centre manager
  • Supervisor/Team leader

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact  info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

2026 - Available Courses
2027 - Available Courses
Corby Manor House
Starts: 06/09/2027
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Fees: 16-18 Yrs: Fully Funded 19+ Yrs: Fully Funded* Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.

Disclaimer

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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

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Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.