Chef Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last eight years turning everyday menus into reliable, cost aware operations. At the heart of my day is balancing quality and price, and I’ve run a pastry-focused kitchen that produced up to 120 meals a service with a tight margin. I value clear planning and practical problem solving, and I’d bring that approach to [Company Name]. My strengths sit squarely in menu planning, procurement, and hygiene. I keep close tabs on portion costs, source reliable suppliers, and brief the team on safe handling and storage. I’m comfortable leading a small crew, training new staff, and I’m steady under pressure during service. I’m drawn to places that value consistency, good timing, and clean, respectful kitchens. One moment that stands out involved a mid service supplier delay that left us short on a key garnish. I reworked the prep plan, communicated changes to front of house, and adjusted short term recipes to maintain quality. We still plated a service that looked and tasted the same, and significantly improved our standby stock control measures for the following week. I’m keen to talk about how I can contribute to [Company Name]. I’m available for a discussion at your convenience. Kind regards, [Your Name]