Sales Manager

Shawn P. Everhart

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Montpelier, VT. 05602

December 6, 2012,

Dear Hiring Director,

As a highly motivated individual who has extensive experience working in the food and hospitality industry, I am a

well equipped candidate for the position.

I have over 8 years of experience working in the restaurant industry, including kitchen

managerial and general managerial positions at Pita Pit and Hubbard and Cravens. This has

allowed me to gain the exceptional skills in customer relations and operations which ensure a

productive business. I understand the necessity to make it a priority to construct an outstanding

customer experience at every visit to make certain that the customer will return.

Though I put the customer first, I recognize the necessity for a business to maintain reasonable

labor and food costs. I have excellent delegation skills and am able to place employees in

positions where they will be most productive. I have both corrected and coached employees who

have made mistakes as well as disciplined those who commit acts of misconduct. I am task

oriented, organized and have excellent computer and communication skills.

While I was the General Manager at Pita Pit, I was able to increase year over year sales by over

20% while maintaining labor under 20%. I have developed the skill to find methods to make a

restaurant run more efficiently while focusing on areas to increase the customer’s satisfaction

resulting directly in increased sales. As a result, I was promoted to Regional Support Specialist,

requiring travel to Pita Pit locations nationwide for training and support.

Though I held my position briefly with Hubbard and Cravens it allowed me to focus specifically

on kitchen or back of the house management rather than running a restaurant as a whole. This

fine tuned my knowledge of how to properly run a kitchen while collaborating with the front of

the house. Additionally I was expected to familiarize myself with the menu, cook and prepare

dishes and expedite orders.

Finally, as an athlete who has played Division 1 soccer, I am no stranger to hard work. My career as a soccer player

and team captain has taught me how to be a team leader, focus on my goals, as well as allowed me to adapt to difficult

and trying situations. Furthermore working with teammates and co-workers alike has allowed me to utilize my

management skills and to set goals and accomplish them as a team.

As a hard working individual who is passionate about the hospitality industry, I feel I would make a great contribution

to your establishment. Please contact me via my phone number or email. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Shawn P. Everhart

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