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Contact the organisation and ask. If you cannot find the name, put“Dear hiring manager”. |\n\nReason for the letter  \n• Write out the full job title and any reference numbers as a heading.  \n• State you are applying for the named position and where you heard about the job.  \nWhy you want to work in this position for the organisation and what you know about the organisation  \n• Be enthusiastic and show that you have thought about the job and why you would like to work for them.  \n• Make positive comments about the organisation, eg, their reputation, performance and product.  \n• Remember it’s about what you can do for them, not what they can do for you.  \nTemplate  \nShane Paku 1234 Chelsea Road Lower Hutt 5010  \nEmail: shanep@hmai[l.com](l.com)  \n[Phone: 033 333 333](Phone: 033 333 333)  \nLinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/shanep3333](linkedin.com/in/shanep3333)  \n\n| 25 May 2020 |\n| --- |\n| Jane Smith\u003Cbr>HR Manager\u003Cbr>Wubsay Franchises\u003Cbr>PO Box 1234\u003Cbr>Wellington, 6011 |\n| Dear Jane |\n\nRe: Wubsay Restaurant Manager  \nI am writing to apply for the position of Restaurant Manager at Wubsay Wellington City as advertised on Seek. Please find attached my CV to support my application.  \nThe values ofWubsay around honesty, quality and customer service appeal to me. I have always gone the extra mile when working with customers, ensuring my team provide them with quality food and excellent service.  \nThis resource has been developed by the Tertiary Education Commission  \nWhat to include  \nI have extensive experience working as a Restaurant Manager in high-profile restaurants Cafe LaFairy and Freepav, Wellington. Within each of these roles, I led a team of kitchen and front-of-house staff to provide exceptional dining in experiences for customers. My role also included budgeting, stock control, training and hiring.  \nDuring my time at Cafe LaFairy I improved profits by 25% and reduced staff turnover by 30% .  \nI am dedicated to continuous learning and improvement and am a member of the Restaurant Association of NZ and Restaurant Manager Association. I enjoy staying up to date with developments within the hospitality industry and attend meetings once every fortnight.  \nI am very excited about this opportunity with Wubsay and believe that I would both add value within your team and fit into your team culture extremely well.  \nThank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.  \nYours sincerely Shane Paku  \nWhat you will bring to the role  \n• Highlight how well you match the requirements for the job.  \n• Outline your hard or technical skills, experience and knowledge that is required for the role.  \n• Soft skills, personal goals, excitement and enthusiasm.  \nFinishing off  \n• If you are applying for a vacancy, thank them for considering your application.  \n• If you are writing to ask for an opportunity to discuss your application, state your intentions to follow up with a telephone call.  \nSigning off  \n• Be professional with your farewell, not too formal or too familiar. 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