Restaurant Closing
Complete this checklist after the last guest leaves. Record final temperatures, reconcile cash, and secure the building before the closing manager signs off. This is a nightly shift SOP, not a permanent business-closure checklist.
~25 min
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Last orders served and guests departed
Dining area tables cleared and reset
Guest areas secured for closing
Record walk-in cooler temperatureTarget: 1°C to 5°C
Cooking equipment powered down
All food stored and labeled correctly
Closing notes or issues
POS system closed for the day
Cash drawer counted and balanced
Bank deposits prepared
Security alarms set
All entry doors locked
Exterior lights checked