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Daily FOH Check Sheet for Restaurants

by Dillon van der Merwe, from the Community

This daily front-of-house check sheet helps restaurant managers verify opening readiness across FOH areas, including staffing, schedules, stock levels, guest sections, bars, restrooms, and equipment. Use it to confirm phones, POS, TVs, music, air conditioning, signage, and fire safety are functional; uniforms and name badges are correct; and cleaning supplies and condiments are stocked. Ensure outside and inside sections are set, tables are stable and clean, and guest amenities are prepared before service. Ideal for standardizing daily operations, consistency, and service quality.

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Daily FOH Check Sheet for Restaurants

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