Should I include this in my cover letter? (job hunting, applying, application)

[thousandfjords]

I'm applying for bartending jobs, but I have no experience as a bartender. Which is why I want to include this line in my cover letter:

"If experience is a must, I would be more than happy to be considered for a different position from which I could work my way up."

The "different position" would probably be barback, but some places start you as a server, so I don't want to be specific.

Should I include that line? If so, should I include a disclaimer along the lines of "Rest assured I would take such a position no less seriously."? I'm male, if that makes any difference.

[groar]

i wouldn't include this. it just doesn't sound confident. it's basically like saying "i know i'm not qualified for this job." just use your cover letter to explain why you'd be great at being a bartender. they can make their own judgment about whether you need experience.

odds are if they feel like you're not qualified to be a bartender, but like your application, they'd broach the subject of starting in another position themselves.

[Wry_Martini]

Nope. It's essentially admitting you may not meet the job requirements.

Never use a cover letter to give them a reason to potentially reject you.

[AnywhereElse]

If you don't have experience it will be obvious. Is it common to send a resume and cover letter for that type of position? Have you thought about just stopping by the establishments that you are interested in to see what position(s) they might have open and just having a discussion with them? If you go, pay attention to manner of grooming, be polite and show a sincere interest in that particular establishment. I know that seems obvious but people often just are unbelievable when out job hunting. That is what I would probably do if I could. Good luck!

[thousandfjords]

That's what I figured, thanks.