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Sous Chef cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Sous Chef
I am writing to apply for the Sous Chef position at [Company Name]. With hands-on experience running busy kitchen lines and supporting head chefs in both service and back-of-house operations, I am confident I can help your team deliver consistent, high-quality food.
In my current role, I supervise a team of six during dinner service and manage the daily prep list. I introduced a simple colour-coded board for section allocation that cut ticket times during peak service and reduced miscommunication between the pass and the line. I also handle weekly stocktake and ordering through MarketMan, which helped us tighten portion control and reduce wastage across the kitchen.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to bring my experience in training staff and maintaining HACCP records to a kitchen that takes pride in both its food and its team culture.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can support your kitchen team. I look forward to hearing from you.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.