Hennies Potch Pre-Trade FOH and Bar Checklist

This pre-trade checklist helps restaurant teams prepare the front of house and bar for the 5 o clock service. It covers lighting, stable tables and chairs, POS readiness and till rolls, waiter meeting and minutes, training on new menu items, condition of menus and umbrellas, deck and outdoor cleanliness, table talkers and signage, clean crockery and cutlery, adequate takeaway packaging, waiter kits and grooming, merchandising corner counts, bookings setup, clean windows and doors, bathroom hygiene, music and advertising TV, and clean, filled spray bottles. Bar checks include garnish and ice, clean and stocked fridges, taps working, neat storeroom, draught cooler status, polished glassware, adequate glass count, FIFO stocking with no expired items, stock levels and ordering, and staff grooming. A manager handover and presence on the floor are also confirmed.