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Chef Opening Checklist

by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community

Standardize your restaurant's morning routine with a chef opening checklist that guides kitchen leaders through each step of the day. Cover arrival and safety checks, team briefing and task assignments, receiving and organizing merchandise, inventory and 86 board updates, scanning invoices to accounting, BOH and FOH alignment, and mise en place and station setup. Use this template to ensure consistent prep quality, on-time readiness, and a smooth dinner service.

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BOH Opening Checklist for Chefs
This BOH opening checklist outlines the daily life of a chef at 2nd Star Tavern. It covers arrival and safety checks, confirming prep lists and reservations, and taking inventory with 86 whiteboards. It details receiving and organizing merchandise, scanning invoices to Cogswell and accounting, and working closely with the prep team to ensure quality and timing. The guide includes a daily BOH and FOH meeting to review performance and plan improvements, followed by setup for dinner service, station checks, equipment readiness, and organized mise en place.
by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community
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Chef Evening Closing Checklist
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Melwhisks Restaurant Opening Checklist
This restaurant opening checklist helps managers and teams prepare the venue before service. It covers front of house and bar setup, including table and chair placement, lighting and electrical checks, wobble and damage checks, and cleanliness of glassware, crockery, and cutlery. It prompts verification of POS, refrigeration, ice, beverages, mise en place, and cocktail garnishes. Staff briefing, station assignments, and confirmation of grooming and service kits are included, along with noting non available items and app updates for delivery platforms. Use this template to standardize pre opening routines and ensure consistent readiness.
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Front of House (FOH) Opening Checklist
Ensure a smooth opening with this FOH checklist for restaurants and cafes. Cover table setup, clean menus, sauce trays, high chairs, toilets, ambience, and signage. Managers verify staffing, uniforms, fire safety, deliveries (FIFO), bookings, sales forecasts, and maintenance. Kitchen checks include labels, equipment, water, cleanliness, and chef briefing on prep, stock, and supplier issues. Use this guide to standardize front of house operations and deliver consistent, welcoming service.
by Vanessa Dias, from the Community
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BOH Opening Checklist for Chefs

This BOH opening checklist outlines the daily life of a chef at 2nd Star Tavern. It covers arrival and safety checks, confirming prep lists and reservations, and taking inventory with 86 whiteboards. It details receiving and organizing merchandise, scanning invoices to Cogswell and accounting, and working closely with the prep team to ensure quality and timing. The guide includes a daily BOH and FOH meeting to review performance and plan improvements, followed by setup for dinner service, station checks, equipment readiness, and organized mise en place.

by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community

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Chef Evening Closing Checklist

Use this chef evening closing checklist to standardize end-of-day restaurant kitchen routines. It guides PM prep, equipment shutdown, cleaning and sanitation, fridge and storage checks, inventory and labeling, waste disposal, debrief and notes, and planning for the next day. Ideal for restaurants and commercial kitchens, it helps ensure nothing is missed after dinner service and supports consistent handover to the morning team.

by Massimo Gaffo, from the Community

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Melwhisks Restaurant Opening Checklist

This restaurant opening checklist helps managers and teams prepare the venue before service. It covers front of house and bar setup, including table and chair placement, lighting and electrical checks, wobble and damage checks, and cleanliness of glassware, crockery, and cutlery. It prompts verification of POS, refrigeration, ice, beverages, mise en place, and cocktail garnishes. Staff briefing, station assignments, and confirmation of grooming and service kits are included, along with noting non available items and app updates for delivery platforms. Use this template to standardize pre opening routines and ensure consistent readiness.

by anandh veeraragavan, from the Community

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Front of House (FOH) Opening Checklist

Ensure a smooth opening with this FOH checklist for restaurants and cafes. Cover table setup, clean menus, sauce trays, high chairs, toilets, ambience, and signage. Managers verify staffing, uniforms, fire safety, deliveries (FIFO), bookings, sales forecasts, and maintenance. Kitchen checks include labels, equipment, water, cleanliness, and chef briefing on prep, stock, and supplier issues. Use this guide to standardize front of house operations and deliver consistent, welcoming service.

by Vanessa Dias, from the Community

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Chef Opening Checklist

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