Title Page
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Conducted on
Conducted by
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Waiter
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Bartender
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Somm
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Manager
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SK Steak & Oyster
Host Opening Checklist
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Retrieve menu changes from the chef. Amend briefing notes<br>and menu pages
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Parking validator machine turned ON
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Change over menus if necessary, including the display menu<br>board for front door
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Review all reservations for the day and familiarise yourself<br>with any VIPs, special requests, occasions etc.
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Check tables are set correctly, reflecting the bookings
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Open the SK gift voucher log and the ABCD log on the laptop
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Top up the flower water and clean the mirror underneath
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Check all bill folders are clean and stocked with business cards<br>(1 per venue)
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Place special occasion cards on the allocated table (1st sitting only)
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Print reservations notes and 2 x staff notes, highlighting any important notes on the former
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Check that the dress code sign is clean and the business card holders are full, neatly arranged in front
Waiter Opening Checklist
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Turn on glass washer
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Check floor plan and set tables accordingly
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Check table settings (e.g., add salt, length of tablecloths not touching the ground; nice and straight, no tags visible. Napkins are folded neatly, glasses are clean and Riedel labels on glassware are facing customer)
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Make sure tables and chairs are lined up neatly (INCLUDING CHAIRS IN PDR) and combined tables LEVEL (twist knobs at bottom of tables)
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Set up the bar, window in the PDR and T90 if it’s booked
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Clean booths and chairs (no crumbs or hairs etc.)
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Clean and re-stock oyster stands at both stations
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Check waiter stations and re-fill with charger plates, glasses, napkins and linen if necessary
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Clean and wipe all bill folders, POS screens and eftpos machines
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Check eftpos machines and printers have enough paper for service and some spares in the drawer (restock from B1 cage)
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Prepare fresh candles on the bar
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Prepare/clean lamps (dinner service)
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Salt, pepper, and towel tabs in the stations are full
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Clean and wipe down piano
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Vacuum the restaurant floor
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Ensure all ice buckets are filled within half an hour of service
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Ensure all booths are lined up looking from 101 table
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If any spare time, fold some napkins
Bar Opening Checklist
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Tidy up coffee machine area and rinse group handles from <br>soaking
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Set up ice wells for service, retrieve syrups, juices, bitters,<br>soft drinks, fruit containers and mixers from fridge
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PHOTO OF SERVICE WELL SET UP - GARNISH POT AREA (SHOULD BE MIRRORED ON EACH SIDE)
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PHOTO OF SERVICE WELL SET UP - INSIDE AND AROUND WELL (SHOULD BE MIRRORED ON EACH SIDE)
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Remove dust covers from all spirit bottles and speed pours
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PHOTO OF DUST COVERS AND BOX
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Check pre-batch levels and top up if necessary (pre batch par levels sheet is in the purple bar bible)
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Check dates and levels of prep juices and replace/top up if<br>needed
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Refill straw caddies with straw straw and napkins
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PHOTO OF STRAW CADDY (SHOULD BE MIRRORED ON EACH SIDE)
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Bring out fruit bowl from fridge
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PHOTO OF FRUIT BOWL
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Clean and wipe out the fruit bowl using hot soapy water and and dry thoroughly with a white bar towel
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Prep lemons and limes for FOH water service
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PHOTO OF FLOOR FRUIT LIMES AND LEMONS BOWLS
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Fetch anything needed from downstairs that's missing for<br>service (bar mats, fruit, straws, big ice blocks, soft drink etc.)
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If frozen, remove cucumber balls from ice moulds and redo
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Replace bar floor mats into position
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PHOTO OF FLOOR MATS SET UP (INSIDE BAR)
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PHOTO OF FLOOR MATS SET UP (BY COFFEE MACHINE AREA/WALKWAY)
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Fill some tap water bottles for service
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Check dates on milks and re-fill fridge if necessary
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Leave a note for anything running low and alert manager
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Wipe and sanitise the bar top with pink germguard spray and chux then dry with white bar towel
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PHOTO OF GERMGUARD SPRAY
Somm Opening Checklist
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Put away all deliveries
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Check out of stock wines and make a list
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Re-stock downstairs service fridges
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Wipe down all fridges glass
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Check menu changes and cleanliness of wine menu pages,<br>change if needed
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Clean and refresh Somm stations and restock glassware for service
Manager Opening Checklist
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Parking validator machine turned ON
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Amend daily run sheet and assign sections
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Fill up the whiteboard with Labour Cost
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Check trials spreadsheet
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Check booking notes to be aware of VIP’s, special occasions<br>etc.
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Count till
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Adjust light and music settings for service
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Do a final walk through before briefing to fix anything that<br>needs correcting
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Email the completed opening checklists to the SK Manager<br>email and cc Jess
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Put in manager group chat the LC and hotel occupancy
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Ensure all booths are neatly lined from table 101