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Retail and Hospitality Resignation Letter

Use this letter when you work in retail or hospitality and are leaving. Shifts are planned in advance, so the earlier your manager knows your last shift, the easier it is to cover the rota. Check your contract for notice, give your last shift and offer to help with training or handover.

When to use it

You work shifts in a shop, restaurant, hotel or bar and are leaving.

The template

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details before you send it.

[Date] Dear [Manager's name], I am writing to resign from my position as [Job title] at [Store or restaurant name]. My last shift will be on [Last working day]. Thank you for the opportunity to work here and for your support. I have enjoyed working with the team and our customers. Until then I will keep working my scheduled shifts. I am happy to help train a new team member or cover handover tasks, and I will return my uniform, keys and any other company items on my last day. Please let me know if you need anything else from me. Kind regards, [Your name]

Notice periods depend on your employment contract and local law. Check both before you choose your last working day.

Tips

  • Tell your manager as early as you can, since rotas are usually made well ahead.
  • Ask about final pay, tips, unused holiday and when you will get your last payslip.
  • Return the uniform, keys, cards and any other items on your last shift.
  • Stay reliable in your final shifts. A good last impression helps if you want a reference.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Stopping coming to shifts instead of resigning properly.
  • Forgetting to return keys, uniform or cards.

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