Explore a career as a food and beverage supervisor.
Get a taste of life as a food and beverage supervisor at Marriott with this job simulation. Find out what it takes to succeed in the role and how a typical shift plays out.
Meet your expert
Senior food and beverage supervisor, Marriott
Hear from Liliana, your simulation expert, about her life as a senior food and beverage supervisor and how her career began.
Find out what food and beverage supervisors do, how to get into the role and move up, and what a normal working day involves. Finish your simulation with a hands-on activity led by Liliana, a Senior Food and Beverage Supervisor.
1. Career overview
This section introduces the role of a food and beverage supervisor, with a quick look at the career and the difference it makes.
2. Role requirements
Find out what it takes to do this role well, including the qualities and key skills that will help you succeed.
3. Ways in
How do you actually become a food and beverage supervisor? Explore the different routes into the role.
4. Role progression
How can you grow and move forward in this role? Find out about the training and development on offer, and how the job changes as you progress.
5. Daily activities
What does a normal day look like in this role? Discover what the job involves day to day and why these tasks matter.
6. Meet the expert
Hear from Liliana, your simulation expert, about her life as a senior food and beverage supervisor and how her career began.
7. Activity
Liliana is back to brief you on your task, then it’s over to you. You’ll take on a busy shift as a food and beverage supervisor, with feedback from Liliana along the way to keep you on track.
8. Reflection
What did you take away from this simulation? Think about what you learned and which parts of the role interest you most as we wrap up the experience with a reflection.
A few hours in the role will tell you more than any job description. If it is not for you, you have lost nothing.
The full simulations will show the real tasks, pressure points and teamwork in a role.
You will finish with real examples of decisions you made, which is exactly what employers ask about.
How long does it take?
These simulations are planned to take a couple of hours. They can be completed around your schedule and are flexible.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. The simulations are designed for people who have never worked in a hotel.
Is it free?
Yes. Every simulation is free. There is nothing to pay.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish the prototype activity you earn a hotel certificate for this role. It is separate from the core Youth Employability Programme certificate, and simulations do not count towards that one. You can find it under My certificates on your profile.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Everything works on a phone, tablet or computer.
