Information

  • SH Series:

  • SH Branch:

  • Conducted on

  • Area Manager

  • Location
  • RM/MOD

Restaurant Exterior

  • Are the exterior lights in working condition?

  • Parking lot, signs, patio and building

  • Are posted signs professional in appearance and relevant?

  • Check signage for professional looking appearance and lamination. Check for relevant content (holiday hours etc.)

  • Is facility entry way clean and free of debris?

  • Check entry sidewalk and doorway for cleanness.

  • Is the landscape well maintained?

  • Drive around parking area before entering facility, check trash cans near entry way

  • Is the parking lot clean and free of debris?

  • Lawn, trees and shrubs around property

Restaurant Interior - Guest View

  • Is host stand clean and presentable?

  • Clean and uncluttered

  • Is the waiting area clean?

  • Floors, chairs, tables clean and well maintained

  • Is the main area floors clean?

  • Look at general area and under tables/booths for debris

  • Are tables and chairs clean & well maintained?

  • Check for signs of excessive ware, damage and miss-match (non standard furniture), broken furniture or lop sided tables, tables aligned or not.

  • Is the table setup as per the approved standard?

  • Check silverwares & plates, tissue, condiments set for cleanliness & alignments.

  • Is decor clean and free of dust?

  • Check hanging decor, plant, furniture, windows and interior signage

  • Is the bar area clean and well maintained?

  • Look for empty plates and glasses. Check counter top for cleanliness.

  • Is there good & enough lighting?

  • Check for busted lights, good illumination during the day & dimmed at dinner time.

  • Is the dining temperature conducive for the current flow of dining operations?

  • Check for thermostat between 21’C to 23’C. Must be adjusted depending on the dining operations - peak & non-peak hours.

  • Is there a music playing during the operations?

  • Check if music is playing & audible enough to hold conversation?

Restaurant Operations - Host

  • Was the guest greeted promptly by a Host upon arriving at the station?

  • Check time it takes for customer to be greeted by Hostess when they approach their station

  • Did the Host greet the guest friendly, make eye contact and pause for guest response?

  • Host should greet the guest warmly, make eye contact and wait for guest response.

  • Is efficient table seating followed by the Host(ess) for balanced seating in the dining?

  • Check if dining map & allocation is printed and used by the Host(ess)

  • Are menu cards readily available, enough and in good repair?

  • Check for wear & tear signs on menu cards, all menu card types are available

Restaurant Operations - Front of House

  • Are all FOH Managers GROVEL Certified?

  • Check with Training Department for certification.

  • Has the FOH management team had an employee meeting within the last 90 days?

  • Check with RM the meeting agenda.

  • Was there a pre-shift meeting for FOH employees?

  • Check filled out Staff alignment card.

  • Are weekly safety meeting being held?

  • Are weekly policy and procedure talks being conducted with FOH Managers?

  • Was the FOH Manager consistently visiting guests?

  • Look for FOH manager engaging guests in a positive and friendly manner.

  • Was the restaurant clean, organized and free of unsafe conditions?

  • Check floors, tables, walls, decor and windows.

  • Were the restrooms clean, organized and free of unsafe conditions?

  • Check floors, sinks and receptacles.

  • Are the employees dress and appearance in accordance to company dress-code policy?

  • Non skid shoes, uniform and appearance as detailed in employee manual.

  • Is the beverage preparation and presentation in accordance to recipe?

  • Are appropriate garnishes used, appropriate glassware for drink, fresh limes, fresh fruit

  • Is the hot beverage preparation and presentation in accordance to beverage recipe?

  • Example: teaspoons, cup used etc.

  • Is the server allocation map printed & distributed to FOH Team members?

  • Check 1-3 servers if they received their allocation map before walking-in to the dining

  • Is the server & busser’s station arranged as per schematics & fully backed up?

  • Check schematics & placement of items if followed.

Restaurant Operations - Guest Cycle

  • Was the guest seated expeditiously?

  • Observe for arriving guest, tables un-bussed, empty tables and the sense of urgency from the staff.

  • Was the guest(s) seated within 30 seconds?

  • Did the server greet the table within 1 minute?

  • Time it takes for the server to make first contact with the guest

  • Were beverages served within 2 min. from being ordered?

  • Check time from drink order to actual drop off at table. Note friendliness of staff. Did the server present themselves and the company well?

  • Were all beverages accurate during visit?

  • Customer not satisfied with order, incorrect drink served. Note: ensure contact with server or bartender to get ticket number and issue details

  • Were orders ringed-in in timely manner in Symphony?

  • Check time from guest placing order with server and time it takes server to enter into Symphony (within 2 minutes)

  • Was the position point utilized when delivering food to table (greater than 3 guests at table)?

  • Server should place plates using the Position Point and work around the table. From the point closes to host stand around the table. Ensures orders are correct. Check for signs of "Auctioning Off" food. Example: "Who had the nachos?"

  • Was food delivered timely in accordance with our service recipe?

  • 8-10 min. Apps; 15 min Lunch; 25 min Dinner; 4 min Desert

  • Did the server exercise the 2 min. 2 bites policy?

  • Server should check back with the table within 2 min. or 2 bites of food. Note servers demeanor, is it a pleasant interaction with the guest?

  • Were all food orders accurate during visit?

  • Guest not satisfied with order (example: hot, cold, added or missing items). Incorrect menu item served. Note: ensure we visit the Expo or server immediately to get issue details and ticket number to note.

  • Was the guest check delivered timely in accordance with company policy?

  • For lunch and dinner with no dessert, drop the check immediately; for dinner with desert, within 2 min.

  • Was guest check picked up expeditiously?

  • Note the time it takes for server to retrieve check from table

  • Did the server return guest’s receipt within 1 min.?

  • Time between check pick up and receipt drop off.

  • Was the table bussed within 2 min. of guest’s departure?

  • Time from guest’s departure and the bussing of the table. Check for signs of server pre-bussing the table.

  • Is the server encouraging guests to sign-up in our Loyalty Program, earn or redeem points upon payment transactions?

  • Check completed transactions for loyalty points redemption or earn transactions (guest check or loyalty device).

  • Is loyalty device available and in good working condition?

  • Check availability & connectivity of loyalty devices. Branch must have at least 2 loyalty devices.

  • Are MODs’ Loyalty passcode available & valid for verifying loyalty transactions?

  • Ask MOD if passcode is available & valid.

Restaurant Operations - Heart of House

  • Is the recipe book actively being used?

  • During cooking hours, look for book and cards physically out at cooking area

  • Does every cooler have a thermostat inside of the unit and are they recording 5 degrees or below?

  • Visit walk in and reach in coolers and record temp in audit.

  • Is the food holding the required temperature?

  • Check temperature with thermometer - the holding temperature is 135 degrees F for hot food and below 40 F for coolers

  • Are all HOH Managers FFS Certified?

  • Certificates are held at Training Department. Check prior to arrival.

  • Has the HOH management team had a staff meeting within the last 90 days?

  • Check meeting agenda & ask 1-3 team members for confirmation.

  • Are the vendor par level sheets being utilized?

  • Ask KM for Par Level Sheets; look for use to current date/day of the week.

  • Are the prep par level sheets being utilized?

  • Look for prep par level clip board in kitchen. Check for use.

  • Are weekly safety meetings being held?

  • Refer to filled out SA cards

  • Was the unit labeling, dating and rotating goods in the unit?

  • Check walk in cooler containers - first in first out.

  • Is the equipment being used safely and properly?

  • Used safely as per manufactures instructions.

  • Is the kitchen equipment in good and safe condition?

  • Check condition of equipment. Look for excessive ware, torn or broken parts and unsafe items.

  • Is the dry storage clean, organized and free of debris?

  • Visit the dry storage area. Check for proper storage and cleanliness.

  • Is the walk in cooler/freezer clean, organized and free of debris?

  • Visit walk in cooler/freezer. Check for proper storage and cleanliness.

  • Are all other kitchen areas clean, organized and free of debris?

  • Check general kitchen area. Check for proper utilization and cleanliness.

  • Are cutting gloves worn by all employees? (in task item)

  • Check during usage. Cutting gloves should be worn by employees when using knives.

  • Is the food presentation in accordance to serving recipe?

  • Check for right portions, placement of food on plate and condition of chinaware. Refer to cook book.

  • Are the employees dress and appearance in accordance to dress-code company policy?

  • Check company manual for proper dress/appearance guidelines.

Food Tasting

  • Is the food prepared and presented per recipe standard?

  • Ask for the serving recipe or check through CT for validation

  • How does the food taste?

  • Check if it’s salty, peppery, bitter, sweet, dry, moist, spicy, savoury, etc.

  • How does the food smell?

  • Fishy, sour or sulfur-like, spoiled, funky

  • Was it in the right temperature?

Safety and Sanitation

  • Is proper sanitation standards followed accordingly as per company food safety standards?

  • Check kitchen environment for violations. Are employees washing hands regularly.

  • Is kitchen equipment clean and free of grease build up?

  • Check cooking areas, frying stations and prep area for signs of grease build up.

  • Are safety instructions posted?

  • Check kitchen for safety instructions.

  • Are exhaust filters cleaned weekly?

  • Check the condition of the filters for excessive grim build up.

  • Is the floor adjacent to the deep fryer dry and free of grease?

  • Check the floor area for signs of grease. The area should not be slippery.

  • Are Cross-Contamination prevention procedures being followed?

  • Check cooking areas and walk in for possible cross contamination conditions.

  • Are personnel hygiene policies being followed?

  • Hair net, washing hands between touching food items etc.

  • Has the site had a Pest Control visit within the last 30 days?

  • Check with Corporate office for last pest control visit.

  • Are cleaning supplies properly used, labeled and stored?

  • Check cleaning storage area for proper labeling of cleaning supplies.

  • Are main backdoors kept closed/secured when not in use?

  • Check main backdoor, if no delivery present, the doors should be secured.

  • Is there an available weekly beautification schedule?

  • Check for the weekly, monthly beautification schedules posted in the bulletin board with assigned team members.

  • Is there a daily soaking schedule for crockeries, silverwares, pots & pans, etc.

  • Check for the soaking schedule if posted & followed. Ask 1-3 team members for verification.

To Go Operations

  • Are the aggregator devices ready and connected to the internet?

  • Was order placed within 1 min from receiving to the Symphony?<br>

  • Was the order packaged and ready for the delivery driver within the correct cycle time?

  • Lunch 8 min., Dinner 12 min.

  • Was the order accuracy checked for each delivery receipt?

Inventory Management

  • Are control forms available and being utilized in each section?

  • Check for control forms being used in each sections for closing inventories, ex. bar control form, etc)

  • Is the stockroom, walk-in freezer/chiller control forms available and being utilized?

  • Check control forms if filled out accurately and verified by closing & opening MOD.

  • Is stocks pullout form available and being utilized to record stocks pullout & tallied accordingly?

  • Check for filled out pullout forms and tally against control forms.

  • Is meat cut specs chart available and being utilized?

  • Check specs chart availability. Check meat cuts for compliance - thickness, length, width & weight.

  • Are there 86 raw items in the restaurant?

  • Check for not available items and the alternative items to ensure availability & consistency.

Human Resources

  • Is the New Hire packet filled out and turned in timely as per company policy?

  • Check with HR for all required new hire paper work

  • Is staff attendance being filled out by each team member daily?

  • Check staff attendance sheets if accomplished daily.

Marketing

  • Was there any major activity, reservations held in the branch in the previous month?

Finance

  • Is the Comp Procedures being followed?

  • Check previous day’s log with the comps and manager sign off

  • Are the Food Comp Procedures in accordance with company policy?

  • Corporate and Manager comp policies followed

  • Is the Deposit made daily?

  • Check daily deposit log sheet

  • Is the DSR sent daily?

  • Check restaurant’s outlook for sent emails

  • Are all vendors’ and CWH orders reconciled in timely manner?

  • Check branch’s CT account for the previous week reconciliations.

Confirmation

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