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A La Carte Dinner Service SOP Checklist

by Jonathan S. G., from the Community

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This a la carte dinner service SOP checklist standardizes front and back of house tasks so teams deliver consistent, high quality restaurant service. It covers greeting and seating, menu presentation, napkin service, order taking and repeats, beverage handling, course delivery and clearing, table marking and steak knives, temperature checks, refire protocol, bread and condiments, coffee and dessert service, and guest farewell. Kitchen standards include food quality, presentation, hot and cold holding, mise en place, and ticket timing for appetizers and entrees.

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