RESTAURANT MANAGER CHECKLIST

Restaurant Manager should arrive at office 30 minutes prior to the general operating hours. This
will provide the necessary time to prepare for the day before the employees arrive.

DATE: 7/22/2021

NO. CHECK DONE?

00 OPENING PROCEDURE

01 Ensure parking lot is swept and litter has been picked up. Yes

02 Unlock restaurant Yes

03 Disable alarm, if applicable Yes

04 Check messages on voicemail Yes

05 Turn on all kitchen equipment and ensure in working order. Yes

06 Turn on TV and/or music

07 Check restrooms for cleanliness and supplies

08 Ensure thermostat is set to 70 degrees.

Ensure that sufficient employees are on hand to perform the
09 necessary tasks

10 Assign employees to each work area, cleaning project, etc.

11 Hold a brief AM staff meeting. Explain assignments to employees

Verbally confirm that each employee knows his or her assignment
12 for the day.
Briefly cover any issues needing immediate attention, specials for
13 the day, etc.

CLOSING PROCEDURE

01 Check cash out for servers, hostess, bar, etc. Yes

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NO. CHECK DONE?
Check out entire kitchen line (equipment shut off, wells emptied,
02 wiped down, dishes clean and restocked, trash emptied, floor Yes
swept and mopped)
03 Ensure no trash is outside of dumpster Yes
Check out bar area (liquor bottles wiped off and reorganized, beer
04 wells stocked and reiced, swept floor, clean counters)
Yes

05 Ensure salad bar is emptied, washed down

06 Turn off TV and/or music.

Ensure dining area is swept, tables reset and chairs neatly
07 arranged

08 Check all doors to make sure they are locked.

09 Turn off all lights.

10 Set alarm, if applicable

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