When you spend most of your time in the kitchen, writing a chef cover letter is the last thing on your mind. For sure, top chef Gordon Ramsay didn’t spend any of his time typing what he can do best, right? But to give a recruitment officer a taste of what you can do, you don’t have to feed them anything from the kitchen at all. Instead all you need to do is write an effective chef cover letter that shows your work history and love for cuisine.
Truth is, hundreds and even thousands of resumes are sent to hospitality employers whenever they are in a hiring cycle. Any resume could easily be overlooked and be lost in a sea of documents, in such a scenario, submitting a cover letter is a great way for you to stand out. So don’t let your resume go unnoticed and go the extra mile by writing a cover letter – it may make the difference between you finally getting called for a job interview or your resume getting ignored. Plus, a well-written cover letter shows the F&B employer that you are willing to put the extra effort since you put the work in making a decent cover letter.
Restaurants and hotels are always in need of a good and reliable kitchen chef, and not just starred ones (Michelin be damned). Some of the best chefs are also leaders; they run their kitchens smoothly and they make sure patrons get their delicious food still warm and ready for tasting. You can be that chef everyone wants. So make yourself shine with this chef cover letter:
Sample Chef Cover Letter
(Today’s Date)
Dear Hotel Recruitment Officer,
With this cover letter and attached resume, I would like to express my interest in expanding the culinary possibilities of your new Food & Beverage division as one of your chefs.
I am Max McCarron and I have 7 years of proven work experience as a Chef with advanced knowledge in cooking techniques. I have an accomplished culinary career mainly in renowned luxury cruises; restaurants and five- star hotels. I also have a broad understanding of continental and Asian cuisine.
As the former chef for La Maison Bleu, I was able to provide the best service for the bistro as I was very hands-on with the culinary preparations and contributed greatly in diversifying their menu, ensuring the success of the establishment. In my time at La Maison, I was known for my efficient kitchen workflow, strict food handling
I think my expertise in kitchen management, menu development
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Max McCarron