Title Page

  • Venue

  • Conducted on

Sign Off

  • Prepared by

  • Duty Manager

Approaching the venue

  • Is the venue well lit on approach?

  • Is approach free from any obvious maintenance issues - eg broken tiles, cracked glass panes, missing door handles, peeling paint etc?

  • Is signage illuminated and in good order? (no missing letters, discolouration etc)

  • Is the external area clear of weeds, cigarette butts and general litter? (has it been swept this morning)

  • Is site A-board in good order?

  • Are there illuminated poster frames/messaging boards?

  • Is all POS in date and relevant?

  • Are Reasons To Visit Clearly Displayed as external messaging?

  • Walking past this venue would you be tempted to visit?

Entering the Venue

  • Are there door stewards on duty?

  • Are they dressed in uniform with SIA badge on display?

  • Are they welcoming guests on entry?

  • On entering the venue are local ROTW, 1 food message and 1 drink message evident?

  • Is the Duty Manager easily identified and dressed in smart casual wear?

  • Is there a manager leading the shift?

  • Is the manager on the floor and on hand to deal with any customer queries?

  • Is the manager able to discuss the days bookings?

  • Are customers acknowledged on entering to the venue if visible to team members?

  • Are all team members in uniform? T-shirt w/ site logo

  • Is there a shift plan available?

Atmosphere

  • Are lighting levels appropriate for the time of day?

  • Are all light bulbs working?

  • Are all TV's working and on?

  • Are TV's showing relevant sport or advertising?

  • If commentary is playing, is it audible for the whole venue?

  • Is the music at the correct level? (during the day - music is distinguishable above the sound of people talking ie you can hear them speaking but not what they are saying if they are over 10ft away)

  • Is the temperature appropriate? eg are customers sitting with multiple layers on or is it too warm

  • Is Venue free from any obvious unpleasant odours?

Internals - floor

  • Is the floor clear of empty glass and tableware?

  • Are any available tables wiped and reset ready for the next customers?

  • Are all menus displayed as per policy, clean and in good order? Eg no dog ears, rips, discolouration

  • Do all menu blocks display a prompt to order on APP with QR code?

  • Is all furniture in good repair? No ripped seating, broken chairs, wobbly tables.

  • Are table and chair legs clean and dust/debris free?

  • Are all light fittings dust free and in good repair?

  • Is decoration in good order? (no pealing paint work, no holes in the walls)

  • Are all poster frames/POS in use with relevant posters?

  • If condiment caddys are stored in a public area, are they clean and presentable?

Internal Bar

  • Is all visible glassware clean and sparking?

  • If the bar has overhead glass racks are they lit with LEDs?

  • Are all beer taps badged, clean and lit?

  • Are all taps clear of glassware with glasses on them to signify they are OOS?

  • Are we marketing craft beer via Pourwall?

  • Are all Craft taps in operation?

  • Are tasting notes available either Physical or Digital?

  • Are only premium products or upsells being promoted on the bar?

  • Are all displays clearly merchandised, is it obvious what we are promoting?

  • Do displays have soft touches eg are they lit or accompanied by foliage etc

  • Are fridges stocked appropriately with labels facing forwards and no gaps?

  • Are fridge lights on? Windows clean and presentable?

  • Is the bar clear from spillages/has it been wiped recently?

  • Are visible area's of the bar clean and in good condition?

  • Are all bar light fittings working correctly?

  • Is the bar clear of any detritus and personal items? (eg staff clothing)

  • Do till screens work correctly?

  • Are 100% of guests being asked "Do you or anyone in your party have an allergy?

  • Are there enough PED's? (are customers have to wait to use PED's)

  • Submit an image of the bars merchandising

Toilets

  • Are Gents, Ladies and Accessible toilets free from any unpleasant/overpowering odours is the toilet vestibule or toilets?

  • Is it well lit?

  • Are the toilets well signposted?

  • Are all sanitary machines in good working order with no graffiti?

  • Are all toilet roll holders working and stocked?

  • Are all soap dispensers working and stocked?

  • Are all cubicles free of grafitti?

  • Are cubicles in good condition?

  • Are all locks working?

  • Is hot water available?

  • Are all mirrors free from damage?

  • Are all hand dryers working?

  • Are tiles below hand dryers free from mould?

  • Are all vanity units free from damage?

Garden Spaces

  • is there an outside space?

  • Is the garden space free from weeds?

  • Are available tables clean and wiped?

  • Do all Tables display a prompt to order on App with a QR code?

  • Have ashtrays been empty and wiped after use?

  • Is all lighting working?

  • Are all heat lamps working?

  • Is the garden in good repair? walls and structures

  • Is furniture in good repair? No peeling paint or damage

  • Is all paving secure? ie no loose paving

  • Are all drain covers secure and well fitting?

  • Is there an outside bar?

  • Is the bar set and merchandised?

  • Does the bar prompt to order on App with QR code?

Fame points and Pride

  • Has anything stood out as excellent on your visit, please take photo so we can share best practise?

  • What?

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