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Silver Front of House (FOH) Checklist

by Ruan Van Zijl, from the Community

Use this Silver Front of House checklist to verify your restaurant is guest ready. Inspect exterior signage and entry, cash desk setup, bookings and diaries, POS and printers, bill folders, change and rolls, and essential tools. Check dining areas for cleanliness, table settings, sauces, menus, and promotional materials. Review kids area equipment and hygiene, and ensure toilets are clean and stocked. Capture issues and track daily compliance.

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Front of House Checklist
This front of house checklist helps restaurant teams verify opening readiness and service standards. Inspect the condition of FOH areas, note any concerns, record temperatures where needed, and document seating availability, coffee cup counts, and table setup. Capture photos, track issues, and confirm whether the FOH is ready to open. Use this template to standardize daily checks, improve guest experience, and keep operations consistent across shifts and locations.
by Kyle Turner, from the Community
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Front of House (FOH) Opening Checklist
Ensure a smooth opening with this FOH checklist for restaurants and cafes. Cover table setup, clean menus, sauce trays, high chairs, toilets, ambience, and signage. Managers verify staffing, uniforms, fire safety, deliveries (FIFO), bookings, sales forecasts, and maintenance. Kitchen checks include labels, equipment, water, cleanliness, and chef briefing on prep, stock, and supplier issues. Use this guide to standardize front of house operations and deliver consistent, welcoming service.
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Front of House Audit Checklist
Use this front of house audit checklist to review restaurant setup and service standards across entry, bar, dining room and private areas. Assess POS signage, restroom cleanliness, and team presentation, including uniforms and service style. Confirm back-of-house displays, spec books and server reports are current, and evaluate guest greeting, handheld use, engagement, attitude and management presence to deliver a consistent experience.
by Pia Burrow, from the Community
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Food and Beverage Management Walk-In Audit
This Food and Beverage management walk-in audit helps restaurant leaders assess front-of-house conditions and guest readiness in a consistent, structured pass. It covers parking lot tidiness and signage, host desk and menus, terrace furniture condition and layout symmetry, table settings, speakers and fans, and lighting. Inside, it reviews window and lamp cleanliness, coffee and bar areas, table and chair stability, TV content, and adequate brightness. Guest restrooms are checked for cleanliness, supplies, and odor. Staff appearance and hygiene are included, along with general cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, vents, and availability of receipt paper and promotional materials.
by Mike Oldenburg, from the Community
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Front of House Checklist

This front of house checklist helps restaurant teams verify opening readiness and service standards. Inspect the condition of FOH areas, note any concerns, record temperatures where needed, and document seating availability, coffee cup counts, and table setup. Capture photos, track issues, and confirm whether the FOH is ready to open. Use this template to standardize daily checks, improve guest experience, and keep operations consistent across shifts and locations.

by Kyle Turner, from the Community

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Front of House (FOH) Opening Checklist

Ensure a smooth opening with this FOH checklist for restaurants and cafes. Cover table setup, clean menus, sauce trays, high chairs, toilets, ambience, and signage. Managers verify staffing, uniforms, fire safety, deliveries (FIFO), bookings, sales forecasts, and maintenance. Kitchen checks include labels, equipment, water, cleanliness, and chef briefing on prep, stock, and supplier issues. Use this guide to standardize front of house operations and deliver consistent, welcoming service.

by Vanessa Dias, from the Community

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Front of House Audit Checklist

Use this front of house audit checklist to review restaurant setup and service standards across entry, bar, dining room and private areas. Assess POS signage, restroom cleanliness, and team presentation, including uniforms and service style. Confirm back-of-house displays, spec books and server reports are current, and evaluate guest greeting, handheld use, engagement, attitude and management presence to deliver a consistent experience.

by Pia Burrow, from the Community

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Food and Beverage Management Walk-In Audit

This Food and Beverage management walk-in audit helps restaurant leaders assess front-of-house conditions and guest readiness in a consistent, structured pass. It covers parking lot tidiness and signage, host desk and menus, terrace furniture condition and layout symmetry, table settings, speakers and fans, and lighting. Inside, it reviews window and lamp cleanliness, coffee and bar areas, table and chair stability, TV content, and adequate brightness. Guest restrooms are checked for cleanliness, supplies, and odor. Staff appearance and hygiene are included, along with general cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, vents, and availability of receipt paper and promotional materials.

by Mike Oldenburg, from the Community

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Silver Front of House (FOH) Checklist

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