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Life Cycle Audit for Counter Service

by James Hutton, from the Community

This counter service life cycle audit template helps hospitality teams review front of house performance from greeting to order accuracy and timely food preparation. It also checks table bussing within target time, overall speed of service across breakfast and lunch, and manager presence on the floor. Use it to standardize service checks, identify gaps, and drive consistent guest satisfaction across shifts and locations. Adapt questions to match your menu, service model, and local requirements.

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Assess front of house service with this Gather Service Audit checklist. Evaluate greeting time, staff grooming and brand standards, menu and beverage knowledge, tray service, use of coasters and napkins, bottled water and beer service, order checks, and follow up on satisfaction. Use it to train ambassadors, improve consistency, and raise guest satisfaction across restaurant and bar operations.

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