Restaurant Manager Cover Letter Example

A busy dining room runs well when the team trusts its manager and every guest feels looked after, and that has been my goal throughout seven years in high-volume restaurants. The Grand Bistro's reputation for hospitality is why I am applying for your Restaurant Manager position.

As general manager of Bella Vista Italian Kitchen, I grew annual revenue by 18% through menu engineering and local marketing, and an inventory tracking system I introduced reduced food waste by 22%. I own the P&L, scheduling and vendor relationships, and I review each week's numbers with my chef and floor managers so we can adjust before small problems grow. Most of all, I try to make the restaurant a good place to work, because that is what guests feel when they walk in.

Before Bella Vista, I was assistant general manager at The Capital Grille, where I helped run a 200-seat restaurant and kept service efficiency at 98%. I managed a team of 35 and kept 95% of them through consistent training and recognition, and our guest ratings rose from 4.2 to 4.7. That role taught me how much a well-briefed team and a calm pre-shift meeting shape the rest of the night.

I would enjoy meeting your team and hearing your plans for The Grand Bistro. Thank you for your consideration.