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7 PM Restaurant Closing Checklist

by Joseph Baljian, from the Community

Use this customizable 7 PM restaurant closing checklist to ensure a smooth end-of-day handover. Cover dining room setup, side stations, terrace and kitchen shutdown tasks, and security steps like locking storerooms and wine areas. Confirm cleaning, linen and garbage handling, equipment shutdown, and proper storage of perishables and menus. Complete admin duties including cashier checks, cover analysis, Avero updates, handover notes, and guest feedback logging. This template helps managers standardize closeout procedures so the venue is secure, compliant, and ready for the next service.

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7 PM Restaurant Opening Checklist

Use this customizable manager checklist to prepare your restaurant for the 7 PM service. Cover dining room setup, terrace and side stations, kitchen prep, stock and equipment checks, OpenTable reservations, VIP notes, team lineup and break schedule, and sanitation. Standardize opening duties, align front and back of house, verify supplies and equipment, and confirm the space is clean and guest ready. This template helps managers deliver a consistent, high quality service start every night.

by Joseph Baljian, 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

10+

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Template

MacT Opening and Closing Audit

This comprehensive MacT opening and closing audit helps restaurant teams verify critical front- and back-of-house tasks at the start or end of service. It covers pass-thru and service areas, dining room and lounge setup, host stand readiness, bar shutdown and restocking, garbage and compound area tidiness, and patio security. Prompts guide checks for cleaning, sanitizing, equipment shutdown, restocking of napkins and cutlery, wine and beer handling, debit terminals, and door locks. Use it to ensure standards, safety, and a consistent guest-ready operation.

by Brooklyn Thorne, from the Community

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BOH Closing Walk-Through Checklist

This back-of-house closing walk-through checklist helps restaurant teams shut down safely and efficiently. It covers secondary and primary stations, equipment power-off and unplug steps, fryer daily clean, stocking of buns, boxes and sauces, cooler and cold well checks, thorough cleaning and sanitizing, breading station procedures, mop sink and waste handling, dish area shutdown, and end-of-day admin tasks. Includes Saturday-only deep-clean actions and prompts to record logs so the kitchen is compliant and ready for the next day.

by Greg Harb, from the Community

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7 PM Restaurant Closing Checklist

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