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Closing Server Checklist

by Leah Romer, from the Community

This closing server checklist helps front-of-house teams complete end-of-shift duties with consistency. It covers section closeouts, sidework, restocking, soda station shutdowns, ice well drying, silverware and glassware polishing, napkin folding, garnish storage, and final manager sign-off. Use it to standardize nightly procedures, maintain cleanliness and readiness, and ensure a smooth open the next day.

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Closing Server Checklist for Restaurants
Use this closing server checklist to guide end-of-shift duties for restaurant servers. Tasks include verifying delegated side work, closing each section as service winds down, polishing silverware and glassware, folding napkins for reset and restock, cleaning and wrapping soda guns, burning and drying ice from soda stations, covering drains, topping up pepper mills and seasonings, wrapping garnishes for refrigeration, and confirming completion with a manager. Adapt the steps to your venue's standards to ensure a consistent, efficient close and a clean, fully stocked dining room for the next shift.
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BME Server Closing Duties Checklist
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Opening Server Checklist
This opening server checklist helps restaurant teams prepare the front of house before service. Tasks include resetting and cleaning tables and chairs, cutting fruit for water service, polishing and stocking silverware, refreshing the to-go station, and refilling the soda station with straws and glassware. Server stations should be stocked with water and wine glasses and napkins, then cleaned and organized. Verify table sturdiness, place lamps at correct settings, tidy the lamp charging area, and set up serving trays in designated locations. Finally, report to the manager for pre-shift and assist with any additional opening procedures as requested.
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Breakfast Buffet Front Server Closing Checklist
This breakfast buffet front server closing checklist helps front-of-house teams shut down efficiently and consistently. Tasks include breaking down coffee and juice stations, turning off heating elements, returning and cleaning carafes with urn cleaner, and wiping soda and coffee areas. Staff should leave two bins of rollups or polish silverware, clear the expo line and store items correctly, and leave the OJ container at the dishwasher. Reset dining areas for the next day by setting tables, checking and refilling sugars and salt and pepper shakers, and ensuring everything is stored in the correct location. Sections include Conducted on, Prepared by, and Closing Sidework for clear accountability and record keeping.
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Closing Server Checklist for Restaurants

Use this closing server checklist to guide end-of-shift duties for restaurant servers. Tasks include verifying delegated side work, closing each section as service winds down, polishing silverware and glassware, folding napkins for reset and restock, cleaning and wrapping soda guns, burning and drying ice from soda stations, covering drains, topping up pepper mills and seasonings, wrapping garnishes for refrigeration, and confirming completion with a manager. Adapt the steps to your venue's standards to ensure a consistent, efficient close and a clean, fully stocked dining room for the next shift.

by Leah Romer, from the Community

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BME Server Closing Duties Checklist

This restaurant server closing duties checklist helps front-of-house teams complete end-of-shift tasks consistently. It covers restocking linens and cutlery, cleaning and resetting coffee stations, removing bottles and used items, breaking down dessert displays, collecting candles, and ensuring tables and sections are properly set for the next service. Includes spaces for information capture, conducted on, prepared by, and manager sign off to support accountability and quality standards.

by BierMarkt EsplanadeFOH, from the Community

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Opening Server Checklist

This opening server checklist helps restaurant teams prepare the front of house before service. Tasks include resetting and cleaning tables and chairs, cutting fruit for water service, polishing and stocking silverware, refreshing the to-go station, and refilling the soda station with straws and glassware. Server stations should be stocked with water and wine glasses and napkins, then cleaned and organized. Verify table sturdiness, place lamps at correct settings, tidy the lamp charging area, and set up serving trays in designated locations. Finally, report to the manager for pre-shift and assist with any additional opening procedures as requested.

by Leah Romer, from the Community

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Breakfast Buffet Front Server Closing Checklist

This breakfast buffet front server closing checklist helps front-of-house teams shut down efficiently and consistently. Tasks include breaking down coffee and juice stations, turning off heating elements, returning and cleaning carafes with urn cleaner, and wiping soda and coffee areas. Staff should leave two bins of rollups or polish silverware, clear the expo line and store items correctly, and leave the OJ container at the dishwasher. Reset dining areas for the next day by setting tables, checking and refilling sugars and salt and pepper shakers, and ensuring everything is stored in the correct location. Sections include Conducted on, Prepared by, and Closing Sidework for clear accountability and record keeping.

by Osteria WPB, from the Community

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Closing Server Checklist

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