Food Runner Cover Letter Example + Tips

Dear Mr. Barksdale,

As a restaurant owner, you no doubt know that food runners can be a secret weapon. Smart and efficient runners help servers and kitchen staff alike, leading to happier customers and increased customer loyalty. I am an ideal fit for the food runner job posted on Craigslist; as my resume shows, I have diverse restaurant experience and important soft skills such as organization and communication.

Numbers tell part of my story. I have three years of experience as a waiter, two years as a cook, and two years as a hostess. I am looking forward to having a job that combines all of these aspects of my experience, and as I enjoy thinking on my toes and moving around, a food runner job truly is ideal.

Customers go out to eat for various reasons. Perhaps they want a break from cooking or are celebrating an occasion. Maybe they just want to try something different. Whatever the reason, it is important that their food arrives promptly and that communication occurs if difficulties arise. Online modules on food runners as a last line of defense and on handling upset customers have reinforced my hands-on training in making customers happy.

I look forward to the challenges that working as a food runner for your restaurant will bring. I thank you for the time you have taken to read this letter, and I look forward to discussing my expertise in an interview.