Restaurant Manager Opening Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Restaurant Manager Opening Checklist

• Have you surveyed the exterior for trash, debris, broken glass, windows, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the ice machines and coolers to be in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the air conditioning/heat for temperature, set thermostats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the reservation book for special functions and/or parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the register system, run cash-out report to verify all daily readings are set at zero?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the register tape in all imprinters in the kitchen, bar and guest check printers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all lights function and are set at correct levels? (Replace bulbs if necessary)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all tables and chairs been set in proper place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked in with the chef on duty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you certain there are no kitchen, staffing, food or equipment problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you verified that all staff members on premise are punched in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you read the Manager's Log Book - REACT?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked receiving clip-board (or file) for all deliveries scheduled for the day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you confirmed banks are set-up from previous shifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you completed the bank audit, signed and kept the sheet in audit book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the floor for general cleanliness- closing shift cleaning duties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note any problems