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Level 1 Opening Procedure Checklist

by Nick Singer, from the Community

This Level 1 opening procedure checklist guides teams through preparing reception, bar, and games areas for service. It covers lighting checks, tills and floats, bar setup, perishables, fridge stocking and cleaning, glassware, menus, and bin liners. It also includes steps for bowling lanes, darts, duckpin lanes, projectors, screens, arcade machines, shuffleboards, and pool tables, plus safety actions like turning off emergency lighting and verifying equipment readiness.

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General Opening Procedure Checklist
Use this General Opening Procedure to prepare hospitality venues before opening. The checklist covers reception/bar setup and games areas: switch on lighting and screens, unlock doors, clean and stock toilets, ready tills with floats, set bar lights, fridges, and display shelves, prepare coffee machine and milk, check ice and keg levels, fit beer nozzles, review perishables, set bar tools and glassware, arrange tables and menus, ensure cloths and blue roll are available, clean and stock fridges and shelves. For bowling, darts, and arcade areas: power up lanes, projectors, duck lanes, air hockey, shuffleboards, jet pong, pinball, and screens; clean booths; set correct balls and darts; verify chandeliers and lane screens; prepare pool table accessories; and confirm all equipment is operational.
by Nick Singer, from the Community
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Kingpins Level 2 Opening Checklist
This Level 2 opening checklist helps Kingpins staff prepare bars and bowling lanes before trading. It covers switching on lights and TVs, verifying tills and floats, stocking glassware, setting menus, checking fruit and bar tools, placing beer nozzles, and confirming music in all areas. Use it to ensure areas are neat, tables and chairs are set, and the Spark Experience lanes are activated for guests. Complete the sign-off to confirm readiness and consistent venue standards.
by Kessirose Larnder-Smith, from the Community
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General Cleaning and Close Down Procedure
This practical end-of-day cleaning and close down procedure helps hospitality teams shut down safely and consistently across reception, bar, bowling lanes, darts, and arcade areas. Tasks include switching off lights, TVs, projectors, and gaming machines; cleaning and powering down coffee machines; removing and soaking beer nozzles; checking and disposing of perishables; emptying bins and removing rubbish; restocking glassware and setting tables and menus; securing tills and sending back-office reports; confirming spirit shelf stock; tidying back areas; and locking up with alarms set. A staff signature step provides accountability and completion confirmation.
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Bar Opening Checklist for Every Shift
This bar opening checklist helps bartenders and duty managers follow the correct procedures before opening. It covers stocking glassware and utensils, preparing garnishes and mixers, filling ice bins, checking liquor, beer, and wine backups, setting up blenders and service wells, cleaning and sanitizing sinks and surfaces, turning on lights, music, TVs, and signage, and verifying menus, plateware, and restrooms. Use it to standardize opening routines, reduce missed steps, and ensure readiness for consistent guest service and compliance.
by Martin Esparon, from the Community
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General Opening Procedure Checklist

Use this General Opening Procedure to prepare hospitality venues before opening. The checklist covers reception/bar setup and games areas: switch on lighting and screens, unlock doors, clean and stock toilets, ready tills with floats, set bar lights, fridges, and display shelves, prepare coffee machine and milk, check ice and keg levels, fit beer nozzles, review perishables, set bar tools and glassware, arrange tables and menus, ensure cloths and blue roll are available, clean and stock fridges and shelves. For bowling, darts, and arcade areas: power up lanes, projectors, duck lanes, air hockey, shuffleboards, jet pong, pinball, and screens; clean booths; set correct balls and darts; verify chandeliers and lane screens; prepare pool table accessories; and confirm all equipment is operational.

by Nick Singer, from the Community

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Kingpins Level 2 Opening Checklist

This Level 2 opening checklist helps Kingpins staff prepare bars and bowling lanes before trading. It covers switching on lights and TVs, verifying tills and floats, stocking glassware, setting menus, checking fruit and bar tools, placing beer nozzles, and confirming music in all areas. Use it to ensure areas are neat, tables and chairs are set, and the Spark Experience lanes are activated for guests. Complete the sign-off to confirm readiness and consistent venue standards.

by Kessirose Larnder-Smith, from the Community

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General Cleaning and Close Down Procedure

This practical end-of-day cleaning and close down procedure helps hospitality teams shut down safely and consistently across reception, bar, bowling lanes, darts, and arcade areas. Tasks include switching off lights, TVs, projectors, and gaming machines; cleaning and powering down coffee machines; removing and soaking beer nozzles; checking and disposing of perishables; emptying bins and removing rubbish; restocking glassware and setting tables and menus; securing tills and sending back-office reports; confirming spirit shelf stock; tidying back areas; and locking up with alarms set. A staff signature step provides accountability and completion confirmation.

by Nick Singer, from the Community

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Bar Opening Checklist for Every Shift

This bar opening checklist helps bartenders and duty managers follow the correct procedures before opening. It covers stocking glassware and utensils, preparing garnishes and mixers, filling ice bins, checking liquor, beer, and wine backups, setting up blenders and service wells, cleaning and sanitizing sinks and surfaces, turning on lights, music, TVs, and signage, and verifying menus, plateware, and restrooms. Use it to standardize opening routines, reduce missed steps, and ensure readiness for consistent guest service and compliance.

by Martin Esparon, from the Community

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Level 1 Opening Procedure Checklist

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