Restaurant Opening
Use this checklist every morning before service begins. Complete all required tasks in order, record temperatures, and have a manager sign off before opening the doors to customers. This is a daily shift SOP, not a restaurant startup plan.
~20 min
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Unlock restaurant premises
Inspect entrances and exits for hazards
Ensure emergency exits are accessible
Capture photo if damage is found
Record freezer temperatureTarget: -25°C to -15°C
Record refrigerator temperatureTarget: 1°C to 5°C
Verify prep stations are stocked
Sanitizer buckets prepared
Kitchen notes or issues
Tables cleaned
Chairs positioned correctly
Menus available
Music system operational
Opening cash counted
POS system online
Receipt paper stocked
Scheduled staff present
Uniform and hygiene standards met
Daily pre-shift briefing completed