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Manager Daily Checklist for Restaurant Opening

by Northlake Festival FSU, from the Community

Streamline your store opening with a manager daily checklist designed for restaurants. Cover cash handling and tills, verify change funds, complete setup, perform food safety checks, power on signage, review deferred orders, prepare Ice Dream equipment, confirm labels and fresh sanitizer, brew coffee and tea, set breakfast menus, and inspect bathrooms, dining room, and team uniforms. Use this template to standardize opening routines, boost readiness before service, and meet food safety and brand standards.

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This CFAFC FOH opening checklist helps restaurant teams complete critical front-of-house tasks before opening. It covers beverage preparation such as brewing tea and coffee and setting up lemonade and iced coffee, equipment readiness including ice cream and shake base machines, drive-thru and dining area setup, and cleanliness checks. Manager duties include verifying tills and change funds, checking devices and headsets, reviewing prep levels and dishwasher settings, unlocking doors, updating routing, and recording attendance. Use this template to standardize daily opening procedures and ensure guest readiness.

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Use this kitchen opening checks template to standardize morning procedures in restaurants and food service. Record fridge and freezer temperatures, verify equipment is operational, inspect prep areas and hygiene supplies, and confirm staff readiness. These checks help meet food safety standards, reduce risk, and keep service running smoothly.

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Yoshiharu Manager Opening Daily Checklist

This Yoshiharu Manager Opening Daily Checklist guides restaurant managers through FOH and BOH opening procedures. It covers entrance and cashier areas, dining room setup, restrooms, server and busser stations, and kitchen prep. Tasks include cleaning and sanitation checks, equipment readiness (dishwasher, refrigeration, noodle and ice machines, hood filters), temperature logs, stock and par inventory reviews, and food quality verification. The checklist also covers employee readiness, including dress code, time punches, health checks, and daily training reminders to ensure smooth and compliant operations before service.

by aiden kim, from the Community

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Manager Daily Checklist for Restaurant Opening

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