
 
Sample Hotel General Manager Cover Letter 
 
Dear Mr. Hazelton, 
 
 
    I'm submitting my resume for your review and consideration in response to your ad for a Hotel 
General Manager. I started in the industry as a bellman at the Wysteria Hotel and have advanced 
to Assistant General Manager in just over a decade. During that time I earned a Bachelor's 
Degree in Hotel Management and feel I can bring the benefit of my experience and education to 
your establishment. 
 
      During my tenure as a student, I completed several courses that allowed me to apply 
qualitative and qualitative hospitality business skills to solve problems. Specifically in one of my 
courses, I worked with a team of five other students to evaluate a hotel’s position, and develop 
effective solutions that satisfy the needs of multiple stakeholders. This type of hands on learning 
will be instrumental to my success in this position. 
 
      In my current position as Assistant General Manager I have oversight of the food lodging and 
housekeeping activities of the hotel. In addition I work hand-in-hand with the General Manager 
to ensure profitability exceptional customer service and high quality staff performance. Although 
there are multiple layers of management I have experience with most departments including 
marketing and sales and personnel. With my hands-on experience in almost every sector of the 
industry I believe I can step into the role of General Manager with every confidence of success. 
It's why I was asked to be interim General Manager because of an extended illness. The General 
Manager's health returned and the health of the hotel remained strong under my temporary 
management. 
 
    My ability to manage efforts of all departments within a hotel, in order to ensure complete 
customer satisfaction, has become the major part of my success throughout my career. I have 
strong leadership qualities to oversee the staff in a manner suitable to the hotel’s outlook and 
image. I also have extensive knowledge of providing outstanding guest services by anticipating 
their needs and striving to execute them without delay. I am also proficient in managing the 
concerns of less satisfied guests by ensuring that they never leave the hotel without resolving any 
issues they had without a good outcome. 
 
I'm ready for the next step in my career and I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest 
convenience to discuss this opportunity. I have attached my resume which details my relevant 
skills and qualifications.  I would like to follow up during the week of October 20
th
 via email to 
inquire about the status of my application. Thank you for your time and consideration.  
 
Sincerely, 
 
Harry Henderson