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Restaurant Night Prep Crossover Checklist

by Justin Wingrove, from the Community

This ready-to-use checklist guides restaurant managers through a smooth night shift crossover. Review the QSR floor plan and staffing, confirm reservations are set, and sync with the day manager on 86’d items, issues, and expectations. Complete the pre-shift board, align with the kitchen on counts and features, and make necessary day-staff cuts. Perform a full vibe check—music, lights, fireplace, candles, temperature, TV sports, and blinds—and brief all FOH staff. Includes a reminder to collect the night bar float.

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