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Daily Managing Process Checklist

by Ryan Richmond, from the Community

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Use this daily managing process checklist to run consistent restaurant shifts. It guides managers through an arrival food safety walk, greeting staff, and verifying cash control. Review COGS and food variance, labor and overtime, sales forecasts, and schedule adjustments. Monitor service speed, NPS feedback, and staffing gaps. Confirm training completion, upsell performance, and rush readiness to drive sales and maintain food safety and profitability.

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