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Don’t water down your job application with a weak cover letter. Serve up a strong spirit with help from our bartender cover letter example and writing tips.

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Bartender Cover Letter (Text Format)

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Today’s Date

Hiring Manager’s Name

123 Company Address

City, State, Zip Code

(xxx)xxx-xxxx

hiring.manager@gmail.com

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

My name is [Your Name], and I heard from my friend Jack Daley (a [TARGET COMPANY] regular) that a bartender position opened up recently at your establishment. I’ve enjoyed a few drinks myself at [TARGET COMPANY], and it’s one of the hippest places in Manhattan to enjoy a cocktail and unwind. I’d love to bring my 15 years of service industry and bartending experience to your bar!

I’ve been working in the New York City bar scene for a while now, and I can’t get enough of it. Taking care of the regulars during off-hours and helping handle the Saturday night rush – I enjoy it all. Also, my extensive knowledge of alcohol allows me to help customers from all walks of life find drinks they love. It’s easier to maintain a positive environment if the customers are happy, so I make sure to provide them with suitable drinks and friendly service.

I heard that you are trying to market more to craft beer drinkers. I have extensive knowledge of beer (styles, flavor profiles, the brewing process), and would love to bring my passion for this industry to [TARGET COMPANY]. Plus I can make some mean cocktails too (my favorite being the classic Old Fashioned).

I’d love to come in for an interview and make you a cocktail if you’d like to test my ability. I’m happy to meet you during the day Monday through Friday. Although evenings will be tough with my current schedule, I could make the time if we schedule ahead! Feel free to email me at [EMAIL], or call me at [PHONE NUMBER] at your convenience. I look forward to hearing back from you! Thanks for your time, take care for now.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Three Tips for Writing a Bartender Cover Letter

The following three tips are specifically for people seeking bartending work. If you’re still uncomfortable writing your own at this point, I encourage you to take a look at our how to write a cover letter guide.

1. Spend some time at the bar (if you haven’t already)

Seems like common sense, but this is a big one. You’re applying to work there and it’s a public space, so go take a look and see what you think! When you’re there, think about the following:

  • What types of alcohol do they specialize in here? Do I have knowledge in this area?
  • How would I describe this environment?
  • Does my personality match the vibe here?
  • How’s the service?
  • How’s the location?
  • Is this a place I’d like to visit often?

If you can answer any of these questions with something positive, mention it in your letter. In our example, the applicant wrote that his target bar is “one of the hippest places in Manhattan to enjoy a cocktail and unwind.” An employer wants someone whose personality gels with their establishment — prove it in your writing.

2. Mention your area of expertise

bartender-pouring-cocktail

What element of bartending do you particularly excel? What knowledge, experience, or skill-set makes you an asset for your future employer? If you’re a cocktail wizard, make sure to write about it (in less aggrandizing terms, probably).

You can train a chimpanzee to open a beer bottle, but it takes a more skilled hand to deal with a packed bar on a Friday night. If you’re not fluent in any area of alcohol, no worries!

People skills are another important facet of this job too. Having the patience to handle irritating customers is a virtue — if that’s you, make note of it in your cover letter.

3. Throw a couple soft skills in there

Bartenders deal with a diverse range of people — which is a nice way of saying that they must be able to handle the (occasional) terrible customer. Even if a patron seems great at first, alcohol might turn them into a royal pain. If your future boss doesn’t think you can take care of these situations, then that’s it — you’re not getting hired.

One way to give an employer confidence that you got what it takes is to mention some core soft skills that help define your personality. If you’re friendly and outgoing, these are great traits to list.

At this point, you’re just stalling — it’s time to get writing! We have a huge collection of free, downloadable cover letter templates for you to use if that’s up your alley.

Or you can construct a cover letter quickly with our cover letter builder, the choice is yours. Happy job hunting!

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