SERVER SIDEWORK CHECKLIST

O P E N I N G TA S K S

Unstack chairs from tables Check drink station for cups, lids, and straws
Ensure dining room looks tidy Prep bar garnishes like lemon and lime wedges
Wipe down surfaces Make coffee and iced teas
Wipe off menus Unload clean dishes and place them in
Clean windows appropriate stations
Check bathroom cleanliness Light table candles and votives
Dust room fans Set up outdoor tables (if applicable)
Check table condiments and/or Assist in kitchen prep work
condiment station

R U N N I N G TA S K S

Wipe down tables after each guest Restock napkin dispensers

Wipe down booths and chairs if noticeably dirty Restock drink stations
Clean highchairs and boosters Refill ice stations
Push in chairs Place dirty tablecloths, cloth napkins, and
Set tables for next guest dirty aprons in laundry bins
Tidy up menus Restock bathrooms with paper products
Wipe down counters to remove cup rings and spills Take inventory and alert management when
products run low
Replenish table condiments, salt, pepper,
and sweeteners Ask other stations if they require assistance

E N D O F S H I F T TA S K S

Clean tables in your section
Sweep floors under your tables and booths
Clean crumb catchers
Roll flatware in napkins
Remove any visible trash from dining room floor
Ask manager/shift leader to approve the
cleanliness of your section
Restock low salad and buffet stations (if applicable)
Ensure dessert case is stocked
Restock low condiments and napkins
Put away clean dishes
Push in chairs
Load dishwasher with dirty dishes
Check with other stations if they require assistance

C L O S I N G TA S K S

Extinguish table candles and votives Lock up liquor

Wipe down tables Empty and wash coffee and iced tea carafes
Wipe chairs and booths Clean dessert case
Stack chairs on tables Clean salad bar
Sweep the floor Clean around POS areas
Vacuum dining room Reconcile the register with POS system
Sanitize TV remotes Load dishwasher
Label and refrigerate any remaining prep ingredients Close windows
Clean and sanitize restrooms Turn off the lights
Close outdoor umbrellas Set alarm system
Bring in outdoor tables and chairs Lock up restaurant