Daily checklist

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  • Location

7AM - 7.30AM Opening Procedures

  • Turn on café lighting, music, and air conditioning

  • Prepare the breakfast station (juices, milk, water, freshly cut fruits in the chiller)

  • Start the coffee & tea service; switch on the espresso machine

  • Ensure tables, chairs, floors, cutlery, plates, bowls, chillers, and glasses are spotless

07:30AM - 10:30AM - Buffet

  • Greet guests warmly, verify room numbers, seat them

  • Ensure buffet labels and table setups meet standards

  • Regularly check and replenish buffet stations (ice, milk, sauces, plates)

  • Keep the buffet area clean and assist guests as needed

7:30AM - 10:30AM - A LA Carte

  • Take orders and set table settings accordingly

  • Send order copies to both the kitchen

  • Serve food promptly, following up every 10 minutes

  • Clear used plates and maintain table cleanliness

10.30AM-11.00AM

  • Update balance breakfast

  • Break down the breakfast setup and reset the bar

  • Clear all guest tables and chairs

  • Collect and store buffet labels

  • Clean and polish cutlery for lunch service

  • Refill beverages and garnishes

  • Check all menu dishes are available (Item 86)

11.00AM-10.30PM Main Service & Operations

  • Monitor WhatsApp inquiries and table reservations

  • Follow up on deposits and pre-orders; assign tables and forward orders to the kitchen

  • Check that all menus are in good condition

  • Check and wiping courtyard table and chairs

  • Welcome guests, confirm their dining needs, and answer menu questions

  • Ensure prompt service for beverages, main courses, and desserts

  • Present the bill, process payments quickly, and thank guests upon departure

10.30PM-11.00PM End-of-Day Closing Procedures

  • Set up the breakfast station for the next day (buffet area, labels, and supplies)

  • Thoroughly clean equipment (fridges, coffee machines, deli fridges), bar surfaces, tables, and workstations

  • Dust and arrange furniture as per standards

  • Switch off all operational equipment

  • Verify chiller temperatures and cleanliness

  • Empty and clean garbage bins

  • Lock all required areas

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