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Restaurant FOH Closing Checklist

by Hennies potch, from the Community

This FOH closing checklist helps restaurant teams complete end-of-day tasks consistently and to standard. Items include locking doors, securing blinds on the deck, turning off TVs and music, confirming all duties are done, and capturing manager sign-offs. It covers bar readiness (clean bar, fridges checked, bar taps and mop bucket cleaned, bar prep verified, variance sheet completed), front-of-house tidiness (floors mopped, umbrellas inside, table talkers clean, sauces and condiments filled), facility checks (bathrooms clean and locked, storeroom reviewed), and cash-up balancing. Use this template to streamline nightly close, improve accountability, and maintain guest-ready standards for the next service.

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Hennies Potch Pre-Trade FOH and Bar Checklist
This pre-trade checklist helps restaurant teams prepare the front of house and bar for the 5 o clock service. It covers lighting, stable tables and chairs, POS readiness and till rolls, waiter meeting and minutes, training on new menu items, condition of menus and umbrellas, deck and outdoor cleanliness, table talkers and signage, clean crockery and cutlery, adequate takeaway packaging, waiter kits and grooming, merchandising corner counts, bookings setup, clean windows and doors, bathroom hygiene, music and advertising TV, and clean, filled spray bottles. Bar checks include garnish and ice, clean and stocked fridges, taps working, neat storeroom, draught cooler status, polished glassware, adequate glass count, FIFO stocking with no expired items, stock levels and ordering, and staff grooming. A manager handover and presence on the floor are also confirmed.
by Hennies potch, from the Community
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End of Day Checklist for Restaurant Staff
Streamline nightly close with this end of day checklist for restaurants and cafes. Guide staff through critical tasks including turning off equipment and signage, logging fridge and freezer temperatures, completing cleaning routines, balancing the till and time sheets, securing cash in the safe, returning street signage, locking storeroom and office, and checking for signs of pests. Use this template to standardize closing procedures, reduce risk, protect food safety, and ensure the venue is ready for the next day.
by James Carruthers, from the Community
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Closing Shift Checklist for Bar Staff
This closing shift checklist helps bar staff complete end of day duties consistently. Tasks include cleaning beer taps and trays, the espresso machine and grinder, wiping bar counters, sinks and mats, organizing and refrigerating homemade ingredients, checking and covering fresh fruit and mixers, verifying stock and house pours, cleaning fridge surfaces, and washing towels. Use this template to standardize closeout, maintain hygiene, and prepare the bar for the next service.
by Long Jaden, from the Community
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Bar and Floor Close Down Checklist
Use this bar and floor close down checklist to guide nightly shutdown for restaurants and bars. It covers bar equipment checks such as margarita machines, glass washer chemicals and cleaning, coffee machine cleaning, fridges restocked and doors cleaned, bottles capped, sinks dried, and devices like iPad and PDQ plugged in. Front of house tasks include sweeping and mopping floors, bin replacement, table reset and alignment, waiter stations organized and refilled, host stand and main glass door cleaned, napkin baskets and blue roll topped up, and outside areas secured with A board inside. It also prompts air conditioning and lights off, downstairs bar cleared and closed, lifts and stairs cleaned, security and cash float checks, and notes for handover. Ideal for standardizing closing procedures and maintaining cleanliness, safety, and readiness for the next day.
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Restaurant FOH Closing Checklist

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