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Post by Keesha Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:18 pm

I'm to the point where I would like to get more steady work so that I don't have to work a regular job any more. I really want to find work at a restaurant. I'm going to start sending out letter's to many establishments and was wondering what I should include in my letter. Any advice will be welcome thanks!
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Post by wmeventservices Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:53 pm

There have been similar threads before, but the min thing is to convince them that they need you in order to boost their business. But here is a warning, don't do a discounted long term gig until they sign the contract.
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Post by Keesha Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:58 pm

I searched for them but I cannot find them.
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Post by Psalmbook Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:27 am

The archives can be difficult to navigate Very Happy

You can make post cards for pretty inexpensive at vistaprint.com & target restaurant jobs.

Put something like:
"X FACE PAINT COMPANY" wants to enhance your Family Fun Nite!
Say something about yours company & paints & put your contact info on the card. Then send them to the restaurants & then follow up w/ a call, asking for an interview or do a walk in(but NOT during rush peak times).

Restaurants usually don't pay your full price, so make sure they book you for at least 4 weeks w/ a possible renegotiation of the price. I started at a job at $60/night & now have them at $70/night. If the have a sign make sure they advertise face painting/kids night on it. If no one knows you're there, you'll get no business. Make sure they allow you to advertise by handing out cards. I get a lot of future clients from my restaurant gig. Make sure you get tips to try to recoup some of your discount. After tips I usually make only $5 - $20 less than if I got my full rate. I wear a BIG Button that says "TIPS MAKE ME SMILE!" Other things you can request because you're working for less are gift certificates or a free dinner & beverage.
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Post by Juliet J Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:45 pm

Psalmbook -- thank you for the tips, I've been looking through forum threads, and this is exactly what I was looking for Smile It is great to have an idea of what to ask for for reimbursement/ pricing.
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