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Pre-Shift Briefing Template

by April Lyn Pagarigan, from the Community

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Use this pre-shift briefing template to guide daily team meetings in restaurants and hospitality venues. Cover key topics like yesterday's and target sales, stationing and roles (manager on duty, supervisors, stations, runners), reservations and service areas, items running low or out of stock, priorities to push, and any issues. Capture opportunities from the previous day, new memos, new joiners, and training schedules. Include checks on grooming, health and hygiene, and product knowledge to align staff before service.

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