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Cafe and Dessert Bar Closing Checklist

by South Bank Store, from the Community

Use this step by step closing checklist to complete end of day procedures for cafes, gelato shops, and dessert bars. Tasks include pulling and storing product, cleaning counters, blenders, coffee equipment and mixers, shutting down fryers and melters, emptying and sanitising bins, sweeping and mopping front and back of house, completing temperature logs, cashing off at the POS, securing outdoor furniture, checking toilets, and performing a final walk through before turning off lights and displays.

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Restaurant and Cafe Closing Checklist

Use this step by step closing checklist to wrap up end of day operations in a restaurant or cafe. Tasks include cleaning coffee machine group heads, soaking portafilters, securing refrigeration and shutters, emptying bins and compost, checking fridges and freezers are shut, charging tablets and speakers, switching off air curtains and lights, and locking waste and recycling. Adapt this template to your site and procedures to support food safety, cleanliness, energy savings, and a consistent close.

by Joaquim Vieira Borges, from the Community

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Closing Down Procedure Checklist

This closing down procedure checklist helps bar and pub teams end each shift consistently and safely. Tasks include restocking fridges and spirit shelves, disposing of perishables, cleaning ice buckets, drip trays and bar equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, bringing tables and outdoor items inside, servicing toilets and emptying bins, and shutting down music, TV and lights. Finish by securing doors with padlocks and confirming completion with a signature.

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Use this closing down floor tasks checklist to guide end of day procedures in restaurants and bars. It covers cleaning toilets and sinks, emptying bins, mopping washrooms with the correct chemicals, sanitizing tables and chairs, and wiping down bar areas. Standardize workflows, improve hygiene, and ensure nothing is missed before closing. Adapt this template to match your venue and local compliance requirements.

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Cafe Closing Checklist

This cafe closing checklist helps teams complete end of day tasks consistently and safely. It covers dining area and facade checks, wiping tables and displays, storing desserts, recording temperatures, shutting down POS and equipment, replenishing side stations, cleaning restrooms, and locking doors. Use it to maintain hygiene, document records, reduce wastage, and ensure security before leaving the premises.

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Cafe and Dessert Bar Closing Checklist

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