Culinary Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the culinary manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to hotel management teams to successfully implement culinary initiatives and programs; assist hotels in improving food product and presentation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prepares or directly supervises bakery, pastry and savory food production of assorted menu items per prescribed recipes
• Manages P&L for kitchen and all operational procedures
• Oversees inventory, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production
• Ensures all QA and Safety standards are being upheld
• Strong culinary knowledge from products, equipment to execution
• Working knowledge of Nutritional data systems (Genesis) preferred
• Able to travel, supporting test rollouts, product / production evaluations, training initiatives and public events
• Experience working in a test kitchen and/or corporate environment preferred

In response to your job posting for culinary manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the culinary team in the preparation and execution of internal customer showings, presentations and daily culinary activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Partners with the respective disciplines on the development of general training and technical skills training programs (Culinary/Bar/Event Management support brand program initiatives and roll-outs
• Visual Culinary development for projects and programs across all brand segments
• Documentation, writing and editorial development of implementation materials
• Strategy translation intclearly understood operational programs and platforms
• Culinary Science or other related area or graduation from a Culinary Apprenticeship System or Technical Culinary School
• Active membership in Culinary Society or related trade organization
• Prior experience in Culinary or Food publishing, styling, or professional food photography
• Prior experience in test kitchen development and documentation

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

Previously, I was responsible for creative culinary vision and direction to guide and influence product development and the overall food culture at IHOP.

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

• Experience leading and working with multiple suppliers preferred
• Proficient with common industry development tools and software applications (MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher
• Software Aptitude – Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with culinary demonstration, preparation and presentation
• Leadership skills and interpersonal style necessary for working collaboratively with cross functional teams and direct reports
• Strong computer skills to include experience with MS Office, Recipe & Nutrition Management Systems, and culinary web sites
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective interaction with upper management and external customers
• Experience in culinary curriculum / program development and delivery

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the culinary manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation & support to Culinary / Food & Beverage operations (Event Management, Restaurant, Bar, Culinary, Room Service) to promote organizational alignment to the brand, discipline, and business priorities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CEC, CRC, and/or CHE
• Experience working with sales teams on customer presentations
• Restaurant / Food Service Industry experience
• Experience supervising a culinary team
• Recognition of accomplishment in the food industry / culinary field
• Knowledge of coatings, condiments, seasonings & flavors for Food Service, Retail and Global Industrial applications
• At least basic Food Science knowledge
• Supports the research, development, and launch of new products and services for the company

I would like to submit my application for the culinary manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to the development, implementation, and modification of standardized menus and recipes for JHM Affiliate Hospital in conjunction with JHHS Senior Director for Food and Culinary Services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Elevated operations knowledge and culinary creativity
• Pastry and Savory culinary knowledge and practical experience
• Experience with all aspects of foods, food preparation techniques, and food presentation
• Experience introducing and implementing creative concepts and ideas, concept through final delivery in the F&B space
• Demonstrated application of culinary arts knowledge
• Demonstrated success in menu application and applying concepts
• Demonstrated success in implementing industry tends
• Strong culinary abilities and knowledge