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Level 3 Diploma Restaurant Management and Events
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Overview
This qualification is aimed at those who want to work as Supervisors within the front of house operation in a hospitality environment. It covers all aspects of food and beverage service supervision. The course encompasses the key skills required to ensure a thorough understanding of the role of supervisor and the expectations that any future employer will expect.
How you’ll learn
Units of study:
- Principles of Supervising Food and Beverage Service Operations
- 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
- Barista Skills
- Prepare and Serve Wine
- Prepare and Serve Alcoholic and Cold Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Supervise Hospitality Events
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
At least 4 or 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including maths and English at Grade 4
OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen and English language and Maths at level 2
Allowances may be made due to industry experience and a interview.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
- Waiters and Waitresses £12.21 an hour
- Bar and Catering Supervisors £13.15 an hour
- Catering and Bar Managers £26,000 a year
- Restaurant and Catering Establishment Managers and Proprietors £30,400 a year
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- Events Managers and Organisers £25,000 a year
- Hotel and Accommodation Managers and Proprietors £31,600 a year
- Other Elementary Services Occupations £13.29 an hour
- Cleaning and Housekeeping Managers and Supervisors £26,100 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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I gained skills, confidence, and insight into professional kitchens. I enjoyed teamwork in the dessert club, and now I plan to start my own bakery after studying at Doncaster College.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
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About student lifeQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
See the full unit listGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportYour next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.