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Chef Evening Closing Checklist

by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community

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Use this chef evening closing checklist to standardize end-of-day restaurant kitchen routines. It guides PM prep, equipment shutdown, cleaning and sanitation, fridge and storage checks, inventory and labeling, waste disposal, debrief and notes, and planning for the next day. Ideal for restaurants and commercial kitchens, it helps ensure nothing is missed after dinner service and supports consistent handover to the morning team.

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Chef Opening Checklist
Standardize your restaurant's morning routine with a chef opening checklist that guides kitchen leaders through each step of the day. Cover arrival and safety checks, team briefing and task assignments, receiving and organizing merchandise, inventory and 86 board updates, scanning invoices to accounting, BOH and FOH alignment, and mise en place and station setup. Use this template to ensure consistent prep quality, on-time readiness, and a smooth dinner service.
by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community
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BOH Closing Checklist
This BOH closing checklist helps restaurant teams properly close the back of house each shift. It covers stock rotation and labeling in walk-ins and thaw cabinets, breading station cleanup, fryer and grill cleaning and shutdown, utensil storage, line and cold well sanitation, soup cooling and labeling, prep and dish area sanitation, trash removal, chemical storage, equipment power-down checks, and thorough floor scrubbing. Use it to standardize closing procedures, maintain food safety, and keep the kitchen organized for the next day.
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General Kitchen Checklist for Restaurant Teams
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Closing Visit Checklist
Use this closing visit checklist to support end-of-day restaurant operations. Verify exterior signage and lighting, complete HACCP and temperature checks, manage stock and prep for the next day, count hot bags, ensure staffing matches the schedule, and continue taking orders up to closing time. Confirm safety and security after close, set the correct cash float, record deliveries and transfers, print and attach end-of-day reports, collate card slips, tidy the office, file paperwork, and test the alarm. Designed for quick service restaurants and shift managers.
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Chef Opening Checklist

Standardize your restaurant's morning routine with a chef opening checklist that guides kitchen leaders through each step of the day. Cover arrival and safety checks, team briefing and task assignments, receiving and organizing merchandise, inventory and 86 board updates, scanning invoices to accounting, BOH and FOH alignment, and mise en place and station setup. Use this template to ensure consistent prep quality, on-time readiness, and a smooth dinner service.

by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community

10+

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BOH Closing Checklist

This BOH closing checklist helps restaurant teams properly close the back of house each shift. It covers stock rotation and labeling in walk-ins and thaw cabinets, breading station cleanup, fryer and grill cleaning and shutdown, utensil storage, line and cold well sanitation, soup cooling and labeling, prep and dish area sanitation, trash removal, chemical storage, equipment power-down checks, and thorough floor scrubbing. Use it to standardize closing procedures, maintain food safety, and keep the kitchen organized for the next day.

by Valerie Oliver, from the Community

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General Kitchen Checklist for Restaurant Teams

This general kitchen checklist helps hospitality teams standardize daily operations across opening, service prep, cleaning, and nightly close. It covers personal hygiene and uniforms, HACCP temperature logging, allergen signage, food storage and labeling, equipment startup and shutdown, dishwashing and sanitation, detergent and rinse aid use, waste disposal, and end‑of‑day security. Use it to maintain cleanliness, consistency, and safety in restaurant and commercial kitchen workflows.

by Ronnie Hassan, from the Community

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Closing Visit Checklist

Use this closing visit checklist to support end-of-day restaurant operations. Verify exterior signage and lighting, complete HACCP and temperature checks, manage stock and prep for the next day, count hot bags, ensure staffing matches the schedule, and continue taking orders up to closing time. Confirm safety and security after close, set the correct cash float, record deliveries and transfers, print and attach end-of-day reports, collate card slips, tidy the office, file paperwork, and test the alarm. Designed for quick service restaurants and shift managers.

by Khalid Mahmood, from the Community

20+

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Chef Evening Closing Checklist

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