Server & Waitress Cover Letter Sample

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 found your job listing on LinkedIn. I’ve been working in the food service industry for over nine years, and I love it. [Target Company] is one of the highest-regarded French restaurants in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, and I would be thrilled to become part of the [Target Company] team.

It’s essential for people in the food service industry to intimately understand the different roles each employee must play in order for a restaurant to run smoothly. As a waiter at Drive In Diner in St. Paul, Minnesota, I gained valuable experience working as both a waiter and team leader, where my night team maintained a 100% customer satisfaction rate for three consecutive years. I now work as a staff manager at the Dalles House Inn & Fine Diner in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, where I successfully implemented a more efficient reservation system and train an average of 10 new employees per year.

I heard recently that [Target Company] is trying to reach the office worker demographic with tactics such as offering new, affordable lunch specials. After spending so much time in the industry, I have a variety of ideas about how to reach further into this demographic and also boost the rate of return customers to the restaurant.

I would be ecstatic to get the chance to interview with you and further outline how I can fit into the framework of [Target Company]. You can reach me at [PHONE] or by email at [EMAIL] at your convenience. I’m always free on Monday and Tuesday, but can be available on any day with advanced notice. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best,

[Your Name]

1. Let your personality shine

Working in the food service industry means you will be working closely with coworkers and customers all day, and restaurants want to hire someone who will be a pleasure to be around for both the other staff and the people eating at their establishment.

2. Patience is a virtue

Working in the food service industry can be a grueling experience at times, so demonstrate that you are patient and able to work well with others. This can be best illustrated using examples of when you helped resolve a conflict at work, school or even at home.

3. Persistence is also virtuous

Restaurants have high turnover rates, so they will often be looking for employees who have garnered several years of experience at one establishment. If you lack that kind of experience, give an example of how you refused to give up at something even under stressful circumstances. This will let your potential employer know that you do not easily admit defeat.