Working at restaurants

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!

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.

I searched for them but I cannot find them.

The archives can be difficult to navigate

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.

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