Subject: Application for the Directeur d'hôtel position at [Hotel]
Dear [Owner Name],
The plan to reposition [Hotel] caught my attention, because I led a similar project at [Current Hotel], a [x]-room [x]-star hotel in [City] that I have managed for [x] years with a team of [x] across reception, housekeeping, breakfast and maintenance.
I work closely with revenue management: each week I review the pick-up, adjust rates according to local events and decide on group and corporate contracts. Over the past two years I have reduced our dependence on online travel agencies by developing direct bookings and business accounts.
I also pay close attention to the team. I hold a daily briefing with department heads, have set up cross-training between reception and breakfast and recruit seasonal staff early to avoid gaps in summer. Guest reviews are discussed with the team each week.
During our renovation I kept the hotel open by closing one floor at a time and adjusting rates on the rooms exposed to noise. I am used to working with owners on investment plans and to preparing safety committee visits.
I would welcome a meeting at the hotel, so I can see the property and discuss the timetable of the project.
Kind regards,[First Name Last Name][Phone number]