Bar Supervisor pathway: Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard
This apprenticeship is aimed at individuals working as bar supervisors.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship is aimed at individuals working as bar supervisors. It builds their experience and knowledge with the support of their assessor and managers. The apprenticeship entails:
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
- End-point assessment
- 20% off-the-job training
Entry Requirements
You should have Level 1 Maths and English qualifications or a grade D GCSE.
You should be keen to pursue a career in bar management and should be working in a position of bar supervisor trainee for at least 30 contracted hours per week.
What will you learn?
- Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills
- Practical and theory training covering each aspect of becoming a bar supervisor
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need a laptop.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Project or written work
- Products of work
- Witness testimonies
- Professional discussions
Where next?
Further Study
You could progress to Level 4/5 leadership and management qualifications or an assessors award.
Careers
- Bar Manager
- Assessor
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The apprentice will be working as a bar supervisor, gaining experience and knowledge with the support of their assessor and the management team. The apprenticeship entails:
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
- End-point assessment
- 20% off-the-job training
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
- Level 1 Maths and English qualifications or a grade D GCSE
- A position of bar supervisor trainee for at least 30 contracted hours per week
- Interest in pursuing a career in bar management
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support and training of at least 20% per week
- Contract of 30 hours or more
- Paid time to attend College
Behaviours expected within the role
- Timekeeping
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Professionalism
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Level 2 Maths and English
- End-point assessment in bar supervision
What will the assessment look like?
- Observations
- Project or written work
- Products of work
- Witness testimonies
- Professional discussions
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Only if they are not exempt from Maths or English or need additional theory support.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
They will need a laptop.
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They can advance to Level 4/5 leadership and management qualifications.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
- Bar Supervisor
- Bar Manager
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Bar Staff
£6784
Catering and Bar Managers
£18122
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 4, 2021 11:00 am