Catering Administrative Assistant Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of catering administrative assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support to Nurse Managers and Directors, including, but not limited to, maintaining computer databases, excel spread sheets, program coordination, meeting scheduling, room scheduling, meeting minutes.

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:

• Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Power Point
• Basic office equipment knowledge including copy machines, fax, printers and telephones
• Proper phone etiquette, people and communication skills essential
• Previous experience in social media/marketing/PR role preferred, hospitality experience beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Delphi
• Answer all incoming calls and take detailed messages
• Greet clients and handle problems if necessary
• Open all incoming mail and distribute if necessary

I would like to submit my application for the catering administrative assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clerical assistance, to include creating computer filing, copying and sorting, the pick up and distribution of mail, delivery of messages, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ensures banqueting, related department and Kitchen are informed about all events taking place at the hotel
• Answers telephone as per standards and to handle all incoming calls professionally
• Types, prints and maintains all banqueting menus
• Ensures that all bookings, cancellations, inquiries, traces and logs are entered into the system on a daily basis
• Prepares letters to be sent out with the client accounts
• Provides administrative coverage in other areas of Sales
• Excellent and professional writing and verbal skills
• Knowledge of MS office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

I am excited to be applying for the position of catering administrative assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for clerical assistance, to include creating computer and paper based filing, copying and sorting, the pick up and distribution of mail, delivery of messages, etc.

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:

• Go over all banquet bills from previous day’s function and work with departments to correct any billing errors
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Director of Catering and Conference Services and Catering Managers
• Type all Banquet Event Orders
• Maintain office filing system and stock and order office supplies
• Check that all BEO’s are completed for the month
• Distribute all catering BEO’s and weekly catering event schedules to departments
• Maintain daily changes to all BEO’s
• Post advance deposits in CLS for upcoming catering functions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the catering administrative assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative assistance to the Chair of the Division of Mathematics and Computer Science, including scheduling appointments and meetings, handling phone calls, meeting preparation, clerical assistance and more.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Distribute Change Sheets to various departments
• A reputation for honesty and integrity
• College Catering is preferred
• Familiar with food service terms
• Experience with using Caterease Software, Word, Excel, and Outlook essential
• Experience writing effective memos, letters and reports
• Previous Convention Services experience (strongly preferred)
• Ensures Catering share drive is always organized and well maintained

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the catering administrative assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for clerical support to Executive Staff and departments including scheduling, coordinating travel, and preparing reports as needed.

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

• Working knowledge of proper phone etiquette
• Demonstrated skill and background in culinary arts, banquets and food and beverage service
• Demonstrated knowledge of flow of information, and steps involved in execution of catered events
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage
• Skill and knowledge of interpersonal relations
• Proficient knowledge and skill of email, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software applications, preferably Word, Windows, Excel and other related software applications
• Refined verbal and written communication skills (Bi-Lingual - Spanish preferred)
• Treats everyone fairly with dignity and respect and fosters an overall climate of inclusion and respect