A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview

Dear Manager, I am writing
this
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letter to express my interest in the job opening at your establishment as a waiter.
To begin
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with, I have been working for a
five star
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five-star
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restaurant for the
last
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ten years, which is located in London, Ontario.
Although
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I am enjoying working there,
Unfortunately
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, I have to resign because I have decided to move
another
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city, Pickering. I have completed a diploma in
Hospitatly
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Hospitality
and Restaurant with
an
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excellent grades.
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, I have ten years of experience in
this
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industry and I
got
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have received
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six employee of the year awards.
Apart from
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this
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, I can speak five different languages
including
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, including
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,
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apply
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French, English, Spanish, Punjabi and Hindi. Since I
did
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have
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not
move
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moved
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yet to Pickering
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to Pickering yet
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, I am only available for
virtual
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a virtual
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interview. Given that I work from Tuesday to Sunday, it would be appreciated if you could arrange an interview on Monday. I look forward to your positive response. Yours faithfully, Amarpreet Singh.

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structure
Make one main idea per paragraph. Start with your current job, then say you will move, then show your skills and awards, then state how you can interview.
grammar
Check words and spellings. Use plain form. For example, 'I have worked in a five‑star restaurant for ten years' and 'Hospitality' is the right word.
tone
Keep a formal feel. Use 'Dear Hiring Manager' and end with 'Yours sincerely' if you know the name.
content
Be clear on when you can attend. If you can do a virtual interview, say so and give a few days when you are free.
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Shows a good work history and a move you plan to make.
structure
Has proper greeting and closing.
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Notes language skills and awards, which help fit the job.
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Says you can do a virtual interview, which is useful.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • applying
  • suitable
  • hospitality
  • customer service
  • experience
  • enthusiasm
  • availability
  • communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • teamwork
  • food safety
  • certification
  • interview
  • flexibility
  • ambiance
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