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SK Host Mid-Shift Checklist

This mid-shift checklist helps restaurant hosts manage front-of-house tasks, including updating menus from the chef and briefing notes, swapping display menus, ensuring tables are set for bookings, stocking bill folders with business cards, placing special-occasion cards, assigning waiters to sections in SevenRooms, printing reservation and staff notes, and setting the host desk with lighting and neat arrangement. Use this guide to standardize service handovers and maintain smooth guest flow during peak periods.

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Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

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Restaurant Host Checklist

This restaurant host checklist helps front of house teams run smooth shifts from open to close. It covers appearance and punctuality, checking reservations, charging and organizing the host iPad, confirming server sections and floor maps, stocking menus, silverware, condiments, crayons and supplies, and preparing water and iced tea. Cleaning tasks include bussing and resetting dining room and patio tables, wiping drink menus and server books, and sanitizing high chairs and boosters. End of shift actions include restocking, plugging in devices, organizing the host area and confirming checkout with the manager on duty.

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Tanyu Restaurant Host Performance Checklist

This restaurant host performance checklist helps front of house teams deliver smooth guest experiences from arrival to farewell. It covers greeting and first impressions, reservation and waitlist management, strategic seating to optimize table turnover, clear customer communication on wait times and promotions, basic menu knowledge, and adaptability for VIPs and large parties. It includes effective use of reservation and POS systems, collaboration with lobby, kitchen, and managers, keeping the host stand organized, thanking guests on departure, tracking guest flow and trends for reporting, queue management during peak periods, and upselling of specials and loyalty programs.

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Restaurant Opening Manager Checklist

This opening manager checklist helps restaurants prepare for a smooth start of day. It covers ambiance and lighting, TVs, and office tasks like printing rosters, building floor plans, checking email, counting petty cash, and assigning drawers. Dining room and patio readiness include bathroom cleanliness and stock, polished wood and ledges, clean glass, set tables, and tidy surroundings. Bar setup ensures clean bottles, correct labels, and intact menus. Operational details include printing check-in slips, reviewing reservations and VIPs, and assigning side work. Staff standards address uniforms, proper clock-ins, and a focused pre-shift with goals, specials, and 86ed items. Coordination with the kitchen, host coverage, and required inspections such as health and twice-daily line checks are included.

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Silver Front of House (FOH) Checklist

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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Host Area Quality Checklist for Restaurants

This host area quality checklist helps restaurant teams maintain a professional and efficient front of house. It covers appearance standards for hosts, proper use and charging of order tablets and pads, to-go checklist adherence, seating rotation, guest greetings and farewells, phone etiquette, and hand-off procedures. It also verifies host stand organization, merchandising displays and reordering, and appropriate decor.

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Monthly Restaurant Health Check

Use this monthly restaurant health check to assess front-of-house and facilities standards across your venue. The checklist covers outside areas, waiter stations, service bar, restaurant floor, host desk, lighting and music, toilets, and shift management. Verify cleanliness, safety, allergen and menu availability, equipment condition, and staff readiness. Help managers standardize inspections, spot issues, and maintain consistent guest experience and compliance.

by Katrin Toots, from the Community

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