Restaurant Opening Manager Checklist

This opening manager checklist helps restaurants prepare for a smooth start of day. It covers ambiance and lighting, TVs, and office tasks like printing rosters, building floor plans, checking email, counting petty cash, and assigning drawers. Dining room and patio readiness include bathroom cleanliness and stock, polished wood and ledges, clean glass, set tables, and tidy surroundings. Bar setup ensures clean bottles, correct labels, and intact menus. Operational details include printing check-in slips, reviewing reservations and VIPs, and assigning side work. Staff standards address uniforms, proper clock-ins, and a focused pre-shift with goals, specials, and 86ed items. Coordination with the kitchen, host coverage, and required inspections such as health and twice-daily line checks are included.