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Pre-Service

OPENING READINESS - select N/A for all if only observing Dinner Service

  • All employees are in full, correct and clean uniforms. Epic hats, Epic shirts, black pants or jeans, non slip shoes and clean aprons

  • Front door is unlocked 15 minutes before opening time

  • Patio is set up neatly, tables and chairs are clean, condiment caddies are out and umbrellas are up

  • Shift Gameplan has been explained to the team

  • Line check complete. Product is properly rotated and stocked for the shift

  • Both registers have cash drawers with proper change. No $100's or $50's or excess $20's

  • Bathrooms have been checked and stocked

  • Employees are on time. Not early or late

  • Any Needs Immediate Attention items from cleanliness walk through are addressed before opening

LUNCH SERVICE - select N/A for all if only observing Dinner Service. Do this for at least 3 different guests/tables/orders.

    GUEST 1
  • Time entered

  • 5 Points of Contact 1: Was the guest greeted upon entering

  • Cashier is attentive, standing up straight, smiling and speaking clearly

  • Cashier makes recommendations and answers questions accurately

  • Cashier smoothly takes order and repeats the order back for accuracy

  • Cashier hands guest their table number and drink cup(s) if ordered.

  • If a to-go order or pick up, cashier invites guest to make themselves comfortable and directs them where to stand, sit, etc while they wait.

  • Time food is delivered to the table

  • 5 Points of Contact 2: Food Delivery - we auctioned the food off accurately and confidently

  • The order was made accurately

  • If order was not correct did we resolve immediately

  • We approached the table with a smile and spoke loud and clear but not shouting.

  • We used this opportunity to pre bus any straw or other wrappers on table

  • 5 Points of Contact 3: Two Bite Check up - we approached the table with a smile and spoke loud and clear but not shouting

  • We offered to refill beverages if applicable

  • We used this opportunity to pre bus any wrappers or dirty napkins

  • We offered samples during this guest's stay

  • If the guest had any issues did we resolve quickly

  • 5 Points of Contact 4: Pre-Bussing. Once the guest had completed their meal we cleared the table of dirty plates, napkins and wrappers

  • Did we connect with the guest in any way? Ask how their weekend is, how the game went, etc

  • This guest was WOW'd. Explain in notes

  • 5 Points of Contact 5: Thanking the Guest - we thanked the guest and said "Can't wait to see you next time"

MID SHIFT

  • Did we clean up, reorganize and move people off the clock quickly without disrupting speed and accuracy of service

  • All coolers were restocked and prep levels checked. A prep plan is in place for anything needed for the next shift

  • Protein prep for next day is completed or in the works

  • Cleaning and side work tasks have been assigned and completed

  • Game plan for the next shift has been communicated to each employee as they clock in

DINNER SERVICE - select N/A for all if only observing Lunch Service. Do this for at least 3 different guests/tables/orders.

    GUEST 1
  • Time entered

  • 5 Points of Contact 1: Was the guest greeted upon entering

  • Cashier is attentive, standing up straight, smiling and speaking clearly

  • Cashier makes recommendations and answers questions accurately

  • Cashier smoothly takes order and repeats the order back for accuracy

  • Cashier hands guest their table number and drink cup(s) if ordered.

  • If a to-go order or pick up, cashier invites guest to make themselves comfortable and directs them where to stand, sit, etc while they wait.

  • Time food is delivered to the table

  • 5 Points of Contact 2: Food Delivery - we auctioned the food off accurately and confidently

  • The order was made accurately

  • If order was not correct did we resolve immediately

  • We approached the table with a smile and spoke loud and clear but not shouting.

  • We used this opportunity to pre bus any straw or other wrappers on table

  • 5 Points of Contact 3: Two Bite Check up - we approached the table with a smile and spoke loud and clear but not shouting

  • We offered to refill beverages if applicable

  • We used this opportunity to pre bus any wrappers or dirty napkins

  • We offered samples during this guest's stay

  • If the guest had any issues did we resolve quickly

  • 5 Points of Contact 4: Pre-Bussing. Once the guest had completed their meal we cleared the table of dirty plates, napkins and wrappers

  • Did we connect with the guest in any way? Ask how their weekend is, how the game went, etc

  • This guest was WOW'd. Explain in notes

  • 5 Points of Contact 5: Thanking the Guest - we thanked the guest and said "Can't wait to see you next time"

Wrap Up: All Shifts

  • What were ticket times during peak service

  • What were ticket times to start the shift - did we throw the first punch or did the guest?

  • What were ticket times when we slowed down - did we maintain pace or get distracted?

  • Any order accuracy mistakes made during the shift? What happened? How we will coach and teach better systems to ensure we do not make the same mistakes twice

  • Did the team communicate well?

  • Did we touch every table during the entire shift?

  • Was the shift/day a sales building shift/day? What made it that way?

  • If the shift/day was not sales building, what will we do for the next shift/day to ensure that one and every future one is building sales

  • How were staffing levels? What can be adjusted?

  • What was sampled during your visit? Were people impressed?

  • What did the team absolutely nail during the shift/day?

  • What does the team have to work on to achieve Epic status?

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