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Restaurant Front-of-House Audit Checklist

by C jhay, from the Community

Use this comprehensive front-of-house audit checklist to evaluate restaurant operations and guest service. Sections cover store first impression, dining room setup, service stations, grooming and uniform standards, bar readiness, and FOH team behaviors. It guides managers through warm welcome, order taking, food delivery, secondary service, billing, and guest send-off. Includes MOD duties, training tools, operations essentials, restroom checks, and food execution criteria across beverages, sides, barbecue, soups, and desserts. Ideal for quarterly audits to drive consistency and service excellence.

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