Executive Sous Chef Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for executive sous chef, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input on employment and termination decisions, including interviewing, scheduling, evaluating, providing performance appraisals and feedback, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Positive attitude towards a very close relationship with S&M, F&B and purchasing team, for the benefit of operation
• Fair and firm management abilities with high influencing
• Ideal training and coaching skills
• Willing and able to work evenings, weekend and holidays
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Able to lift 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Certified Sous Chef (CSC) or higher
• Previous experience with a computer food production program such as Cbord

I would like to submit my application for the executive sous chef opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction to the Kitchen, including Chef de Parties, Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Culinary school or equivalent
• Proven track record of culinary leadership
• Experience in Healthcare or Senior Living strongly preferred
• Knowledge of working in a major market Union environment is preferred
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills budgetary analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with managing inventory and cost control is preferred
• Impeccable service standards, attention to detail, and time management
• Experience in hotel operations with detailed experience in all areas of the kitchen an asset

In response to your job posting for executive sous chef, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality and variety in all areas of the kitchen operations, including doctor's dining, catering, café, and patient meals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience creating menus, designing correspondence recipes, costing and overseeing the preparation of those recipes
• Experience in luxury hotel brands and establishments as an Executive sous chef / Banquet chef with experience in both high-end cuisine, larger event management, luxury brands collaborations and wine paring menus
• Excellent and diverse culinary skills
• Understanding the front of the house operations
• Union hotel experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven record of accomplishment in managing and motivating people
• Previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a luxury, fast-paced environment
• Monitors quality and cost of food production ensuring set budgets are achieved and maintained

In response to your job posting for executive sous chef, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Informs the Executive Chef of all relevant issues regarding the galley operation requesting the appropriate support
• Reports to Technical department any defects or repairs that affect the daily operation in the galley and that potentially violate USPH and/or SMS requirements and monitors repair schedule
• With the Executive Chef, conducts regular spot-checks and inspections of USPH and other Public Health requirements
• Monitors all food requisitions to avoid overstocking in the galley storage spaces and unnecessary wastage
• Monitors food wastage to ensure costs are kept to a minimum
• Monitors ILO Work & Rest hours are followed and entered into the time keeping system accurately
• Previous experience as Executive Sous Chef onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5* hotel/resort
• Excellent organizational skills and able to juggle several operations in one go

I am excited to be applying for the position of executive sous chef. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership, training and supervision on all production in the kitchen.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• High school graduate, some college or equivalent
• Experience in a hotel or a hospitality-related field preferred
• Diploma/Certification in Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong knowledge of culinary and restaurant trends
• Service focused personality and passion for everything Culinary
• Certification from a recognized culinary institute
• Fluency in English & Spanish, both verbal and non-verbal
• Maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment