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5X Cafe Close Checklist

by Jay Marshall-Makaea, from the Community

This practical cafe closing checklist guides baristas and supervisors through pre close and after 8 pm tasks to maintain consistent standards. Steps include restocking cups and consumables, washing cloths, cleaning the fridge, jug rinser and knockbox, sanitising jugs, wiping machine surfaces, cleaning group heads, filters and thermometers, and mopping floors and behind the fridge. Prompts request photos for proof of completion and sign off on PM tasks to align with dayside and graveyard expectations.

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Mestizo Bar Closing Checklist v3.1

Standard end-of-shift close down checklist for bars to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for the next service. Tasks include refilling and organizing caddies and stations; checking margarita machines; turning glass washer off, cleaning, and verifying salt and chemicals; cleaning surfaces; wiping fridge doors and restocking; capping all bottles; cleaning and drying sinks; plugging in iPad and PDQ; sweeping and mopping floors; cleaning the coffee machine; and clearing and organizing the water dispenser. Created as a general example to help teams implement consistent bar closing routines.

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