This front of house opening checklist helps restaurant, cafe, and bar teams prepare for service at the start of each shift. Typical tasks include cleaning and stocking the cake cabinet and ice cream freezer, wiping tables and chairs, ensuring menus and table tins are set, refreshing water and ice, topping up napkins, and confirming POS is ready. Use it to standardize FOH routines, improve cleanliness, speed setup, and keep staff aligned on expectations. Adapt items to match your venue’s operations and local requirements.
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