October 17, 2026
Dear [Hiring manager's name],
Most weekends I'm loading chafing dishes and linens into a van by 6 a.m. for a wedding or corporate event that could be anywhere from 50 to 400 guests, and I've learned to pack that van so nothing shifts on the drive. I'm applying to [Catering company name] because your event calendar looks full enough to need someone who's already comfortable with that pace.
I've worked setup and breakdown for over 90 events in the past two years, including a 350-guest wedding where our crew was down one person and I covered both buffet restocking and bussing without the client noticing a gap. I keep food-safe holding temperatures logged on every chafing dish and haven't had a temperature flag on an inspection yet.
I'm ServSafe certified, comfortable driving a box truck for local deliveries, and experienced setting formal place settings, buffet lines, and bar backup stations. I take direction well under time pressure, since most events give us only a two-hour setup window, and I double-check every rental count against the order sheet before the truck leaves the warehouse.
I'd welcome the chance to join [Catering company name]'s event crew. I'm available for weekend and evening events, including holidays, and can start as soon as you need extra hands on the floor for an upcoming booking.
Sincerely,
Peyton Walker