Food and Beverage SOP
Daily food and beverage service SOP covering pre-service briefing, guest greeting standards, allergen protocol, and beverage service.
- Estimated time
- 15 min
- Frequency
- daily
- Business type
- restaurant
- Category
- training
- Role
- fnb manager
- Role
- server
- Role
- bartender
- Role
- host
Purpose
Ensure consistent food and beverage service standards across all front-of-house staff every shift.
F&B staff complete this food and beverage SOP at pre-service briefing. Review reservations, confirm allergen protocol, and brief the team on wine list and cocktail specs before doors open.
Pre-Service
Prepare the F&B team before guests arrive.
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Uniform and grooming standards met
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Floor plan and section assignments reviewed
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Reservations and VIP notes reviewed
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Pre-service notes or 86 items (optional)
Note
Service Standards
Confirm guest service protocols.
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Guest greeting script reviewed
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Daily specials and upselling brief covered
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Allergen communication protocol confirmed
Pass / Fail
Beverage Service
Brief the team on beverage offerings.
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Wine list features reviewed
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Cocktail specs and new drinks briefed
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Responsible alcohol service policy reviewed
Pass / Fail
Shift Handoff
Debrief at end of service.
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End-of-shift F&B debrief completed
Frequently asked questions
Who should complete the food and beverage SOP?
All F&B staff attend the pre-service briefing. The F&B manager leads the checklist and signs off before service begins.
What is food and beverage service in a restaurant?
Food and beverage (F&B) service covers everything guests experience: greeting, seating, order taking, food delivery, beverage service, and payment. This SOP standardizes those steps.
Why is allergen protocol a pass/fail item?
Allergen mistakes cause serious health incidents. Every server must confirm they understand the current allergen protocol before taking orders.
Does this SOP cover bar service?
Yes. The beverage service section covers wine list, cocktail specs, and responsible alcohol service alongside dining room standards.
How often should the F&B SOP be completed?
Daily at every pre-service briefing: lunch and dinner shifts each get their own run of this checklist.
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