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SERVED Restaurant Closing Operations Checklist

by Siraj VC, from the Community

Use this SERVED restaurant closing operations checklist to guide end of day procedures across front and back of house. Verify sanitation and hygiene, debrief staff, clear and organize stations, dispose of waste, sanitize tables and counters, switch off air conditioning and nonessential lights, secure cash per policy, shut down POS and music systems, clean dishwashers and utensils, check FIFO and remove expired items, stage bakery displays for storage, charge devices, reset the restaurant, and lock doors. This checklist helps standardize closing duties, reduce risk, and prepare the venue for the next day.

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