Sample Chefs
Cover Letter
The importance of experience cannot be stressed enough when it comes to
applying for a chef position. This industry tends to place a strong
emphasis on experience as well as education.
Therefore it is imperative to make sure that the cover letter you write
lets the employer know in no uncertain terms that you have a
strong
combination of experience and education.
In the sample chefs cover letter below the applicant starts off by
letting the employer know how she learned of the open position-through
the newspaper. She then goes on to detail her experience and explains
exactly why she should be considered a top candidate for the job.
Notice how she mentions her tenure at an exclusive restaurant as well
as the fact that she has experience creating new recipes as well as
preparing existing recipes.
Jessica Horton
3905 Courtland Manor Rd
Albany, NY 55555
555-555-1212
September 25, 2007
Mr. Randall Smyth
The Tea Room
256 Montrose Blvd
Albany, NY
Dear Mr. Smyth:
Having heard so much about the fine cuisine at The Tea Room, I was
intrigued to see your advertisement for a pastry chef in the Albany
News.
I am very interested in being considered for the position and
believethat I have the experience and skills necessary to be a top
candidate. I have worked for several years as the pastry chef
of Montblanc’s Restaurant, considered to be one of the top
two restaurants in Albany. I have created new recipes and
designs that were well-received by our patrons, and our pastry orders
have increased by 40% over a 4-year period.
I would consider it an honor to be associated with The Tea Room and
hope to have the opportunity to meet or talk with you in the very near
future.
Sincerely,
Robin Altman
Enclosure: Resume
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The applicant in the above sample chefs resume also plays up on the
opportunity to mention her accomplishments. In this case she cites
specific numbers by mentioning that orders at her current place of
employment have risen by 40% over the time period in which she has
worked there.
This is a powerful way to draw a prospective employer’s
attention. She sums up the cover letter
by reiterating
what an honor it would be to work at the exclusive restaurant along
with her hope that she will have an opportunity to interview soon.
Have a look at the
corporate
pilots cover letter to see another variation on how to
structure your letter.
Downloadable
resume cover letters can be found on this page.
You are welcome to copy / use this sample chefs cover letter for your
personal use only.
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