Bar Closing Checklist (P.M)
Date_________ Bartender_________ Manager_______
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All bottles are wiped
Store-N-Pour lids ran through dish and containers wiped down
Store-N-Pour containers are stored in proper cooler
Bar is free of condiments and take out containers
Salt and Pepper shakers are filled at the bar and on all of the tables
Sugar Caddies are filled and left on top of the wine cooler
There are 0 empty bottles in the wells or on the shelves
All product is labeled
Bar guns are wiped down and are soaking overnight
Underside of the bar is cleaned and sanitized
Blenders are washed and left upside down to dry
All black mats are washed
White caddy cups are washed and left upside down to dry
All gaskets on the coolers are wiped down
Glasses that hold straws are changed and ran through dish
All ice in the well is burned. Wells are cleaned and sanitized
Salt rimmer is cleaned and sanitized
All shelving where the racks are stored are clean and sanitized
Straws and beverage napkins are stocked
All wines are vacu-sealed & bottles are dated if opened.
Sweep floor in the bar area and under the tables
Table tents and Bar Menus are wiped down and staged for the morning
All walls are wiped down
Dishwasher is cleaned out and sanitized
List is left for opening bartender for stocking.
Wipe all bar stools and chairs
Drain Covers are cleaned.
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All Juice Equipment is Cleaned and Sanitized
Lemonade is stored and Labeled and the dispenser is cleaned, sanitized, and staged for the morning
Throw out any fruit not used.
Empty bottle caps
Wipe down all coolers
Defrost pilsner cooler
Count beer
Take down display martinis
Cap all bottles
7-Day Side Work
Monday AM
Wash off pour spouts & put back on bottles
Detail beer cooler inside and out, including underneath & behind.
Monday PM
Organize, clean & detail posi station.
Tuesday AM
Sanitize & re-organize all storage shelves.
Tuesday PM
Inventory night
Wednesday AM
Orange oil all wood around bar & bar top.
Wednesday PM
Wipe down bar stools.
Thursday AM/PM
Organize, clean, and put up all liquor and wine.
Friday AM
Detail all coolers inside & out.
Friday PM
Make money and Have a great shift.
Saturday AM
Wipe walls by service bar and Windex wine shelves and mirrors
Saturday PM
Setup bar for Sunday brunch (ice champagne)
Sunday AM
Prepare for Sunday Brunch.
Sunday PM
Soak pour spouts overnight.
HEADWAIT CLOSING CHECKLIST
Front wait
o correct number of condiments, organized, clean lids
o Sugar caddies filled neatly, evenly
o Three rolls of posi paper
o Two stacks of app plates
o 15-20 check presenters, cleaned stocked with proper promo material
o Bev naps
o To-go boxes
o Clean counter tops, shelves, posi screen, and back splash
o Front trash out with new bag
o Hot towel
Rolling station
o All silverware rolled
o Linens changed in containers
o Clean countertops/ backsplash
o Popped linens organized
o Area free of trash, floors clean
Random stuff
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Main
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all markers plates stocked neatly with polished silverware
booster seat wiped, shelves cleaned
highchairs wiped, stacked neatly, floors underneath cleaned
oil & vinegar full and cleaned
beverage trays cleaned, stacked neatly
hot tea boxes full
pepper mill full and wiped
all cleaning supplies put away and labeled properly
wait counters
wipe counter-tops, back splash, posi screens
clean behind posi
3 stocks app plates
Togo/cups and lids
Put away lemons, clean lemon cutter
Fully stock bev naps and straws
3 rolls posi paper at each posi
Clean all tea/ water pitchers
Cone cups
o Break down soda machine, soak with tea nozzles in hot soda water
o Wipe all cabinets doors, drawers, walls
o Detail clean soda machine
Main wait
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Check presenters, clean organized
Sugar caddies full, neatly and evenly
Condiments stocked, correct amount, neatly, clean lids, hot towels
To-go boxes and bags
Dry goods stocked
o 3 boxes straws
o 3 packs bev naps
o 1 box bar straws
o 2 sleeves cone cups
o 4 sleeves Togo cups 2 sleeves of lids
Tea and Coffee
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Check
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All tea urns empty, clean, inside and out. Touch test not sticky
Coffee pots empty, clean, inside and out
Clean counter tops and backsplash including under equipment
Clean tea / coffee machines, turn off, filters empty and clean
Clean silver kettles polish outsides
2 stackes of coffee plates
Bev naps and spoons full
out busser:
Main wait floors, walls. Baseboards clean
Drain clean
Shelves of mugs wiped out and clean
Soap , hand towels stocked
Mugs, coffee cups stocked
Ice bin full
All trash out
Lanterns off
Trash by dish room out, clean lid
Men’s room stocked and clean, trash taken out
Linen bag emptied and replaced with new liner
CO-HEAD CHECKLIST
Check out every section
o Lamp shades
o Windows throughout
o Dust all décor in section
o Mirrors all within reach
o Salt and pepper shakers, outside wiped clean and full
o Table tent, wiped clean
o Card holder, wiped clean free of crumbs on inside and full
o Candle holder, cleaned out with candle still in it
o Silverware, left over right
o Table top polished
o Table base wiped and free of crumbs
o Chairs clean, seat, crack and bottom legs
o Booths wiped, don’t forget the cracks
o All reachable wood dusted
o Floors in entire section clean, make sure table were pulled out
o Steps in section swept
o Check all butcher paper, clean and not crumpled
o Ensure all table linens are clean and right side up. With proper diamond edge.
Section 4 _________
Section 13 _________
Section 5 _________
Section 14 _________
Section 6 _________
Section 15 _________
Section 7 _________
Section 16 _________
Section 8 _________
Section 17 _________
Section 9 _________
Section 18 _________
Section 10 ________
Section 19 _________
Section 11 ________
Section 20 _________
Section 12 ________
Section 21 _________
Restaurant
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Floors at rolling station
Touch up steps
Make sure front door is locked
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Take all candles off
All lights turned up when last guest LEAVES
SERVER 7 DAY SIDEWORK
MONDAY
AM
PM
Fill all salt & pepper shakers (make sure they are clean and dry) and replace on all tables
Detail all stainless steel and iron work.
AM
Clean all pictures and walls in and around your station. (Dust)
PM
Clean (Dip-It) all coffee mugs over night
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PM
Empty, wash, dry, and refill all sugar caddies in your station.
Pledge all wooden chair legs; everyone helps with the bar stools
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PM
Pledge all wood in and around your station
Empty, wash, and refill all table tents
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM De-Gum the bottom of all tables and make sure all table’s are level
PM
Have fun and make money $$$$$
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PM
Make sure the PM shift is set up for success
Sell Desserts and Cocktails $$$$$$$
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
AM
PM
dishwasher
Sell Brunch Buffet $$$$$$
Empty, scrub (brush) (Dip-It), and run all salt & pepper shakers through the
Curbside Closing checklist
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Stock all supplies
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Wipe down all counter surfaces and posi, including shelves
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Take trash out and replace liner
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Sweep To go hallway
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Restock all supplies
o Order pads
o Stapler/staples
o Cups/lids
o Cup holders
o Plasticware
o To go menus/cards/Ad materials
o T-shirt bags (Thank you)
o Large bags
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Clean window (in door) both sides
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Check out with Manager—bring drawer
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Clean Curbside ashtray
Completed by: _________________
Date:________AM/PM
Manager’s Initials: _______
Busser Duties Checklist
Manager on duty or head wait must initial
AM Opening
____ Set up trash cans, bus tubs and sanitizer buckets
____ Fill ice bins (bar and wait stations)
____ Wash all dust pans and mop buckets
____ Clean/sweep parking lot
____ Clean men’s bathroom (mop floors and clean counters, replace supplies)
____ Clean all windows and glass
AM Closing
____ Empty trash in wait stations and men’s bathroom
____ Fill ice bins
____ Complete 7 day side work
____ Empty all bus tubs
PM Opening
____Clean/sweep parking lot
____ Check ice bins
____ Replace all sanitizer buckets
____ Light all gas lanterns
PM Closing
____ Empty all trash cans and replace trash bags
____ Empty all bus tubs and sanitizer buckets
____ Turn out gas lanterns
____ Complete 7 day sidework
____ Checked out by head wait
Busser 7 day sidework
MondayAM-Polish bar chandeliers
PM- Polish lanterns throughout dining room
TuesdayAM-Pull all items off of shelves in wait stations, wipe and clean shelves
PM- Clean/sweep inside of high chair/ broom closet
WednesdayAM-Polish all bar stools. Polish all wood in bar area
PM- Polish all glass and windows in dining rooms
ThursdayAM- Polish all stainless steel in wait stations
PM- Clean outside of vent hood in bar area
FridayAM- Burn and clean all bar ice wells
PM- Pull all plates from expo shelves, wipe and clean
SaturdayAM- Clean and organize shed
PM- Clean and organize bathroom entry closet
SundayAM- Clean all shelves and floors in curbside area and side bar
PM- Clean/Dust all artifacts/decorations.
Front Desk Closing Checklist
Date: __________________ AM/PM (circle one)
Restrooms
____ Mirrors, counters, sinks, toilets, and all stalls clean
____ C-folds, hand soap, toilet paper, and chemical closet stocked
____ Sanitary disposals and trash empty
____ Floors clean and swept
Front Desk
____ Supplies Stocked: 2-GO menus, pens, highlighters, china markers, update cards, crayons, toothpicks
____ Menus cleaned and organized (Including Kids, Drink, & Promo)
____ Pagers operational
____ Rotation charts, Quote Sheets stocked on clipboard (Make copies if needed)
____ Daily Line-up and Floor Chart prepared and validated by manager
Lobby/Front Foyer
____ Woodwork dust-free and furniture wiped clean
____ Front doors, front windows, and Bakery display case clean and fingerprint free
____ Floors clean and swept
____ Promo material stocked and organized
____ Empty trash and clean outside ashtrays
Dining Area
____Check floors for any trash or debris
____ Check for any burnt out light bulbs
____ 7-Day Sidework: ______________________________
*Inform the manager of any duties you are unable to complete on your own.
Completed by: ____________________
Manager’s Initials:_________________
Front Desk 7 Day Sidework
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Monday
o Open AM: Clean wine bottle fountain
o Close AM: Clean & Organize Front Desk
o Open PM: Clean Drink Menus
o Close PM: Clean Drink Menus
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Tuesday
o Open AM: Detail clean furniture in Lobby & Foyer
o Close AM: Clean Lunch/Dessert Menus
o Open PM: Clean Lunch/Dessert Menus
o Close PM: Dust Front Desk Decor
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Wednesday
o Open AM: Clean & Polish Banquet Room Wall Divider
o Close AM: Clean Dinner Menus
o Open PM: Clean Dinner Menus
o Close PM: Clean & Polish ALL Menu holders in restaurant
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Thursday
o Open AM: Clean all picture frames in restaurant (other than lounge)
o Close AM: Clean Drink Menus
o Open PM: Clean Drink Menus
o Close PM: Dust Décor in Restroom
Friday
o Open AM: Clean Mirror in Lobby
o Close AM: Clean Lunch/Dessert Menus
o Open PM: Clean Lunch/Dessert Menus
o Close PM: Clean & Polish Woodwork on walls in Banquet Room
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Saturday
o Open AM: Wood Polish all wall woodwork in Lobby & Foyer
o Close AM: Clean Dinner Menus
o Open PM: Clean Dinner Menus
o Close PM: Clean plexi-glass at Front Desk
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Sunday
o Open AM: Detail Clean phones & pager system
o Close AM: Clean picture frames in bar & lounge
o Open PM: Clean Brunch/Dessert Menus
o Close PM: Clean Brunch/Dessert Menus
Men’s Restroom Checklist
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Stock Paper Towels (C-Folds), Soap, Toilet Paper
Check Trash (Empty when full)
Make sure floors and toilets are clean and debris free
Wipe counters, mirrors, sink etc.
TIME
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
EMPLOYEE
SIGNATURE
TIME
4:30 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
5:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:30 PM
7:45 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:30 PM
8:45 PM
9:00 PM
9:15 PM
9:30 PM
9:45 PM
10:00 PM
10:15 PM
10:30 PM
10:45 PM
11:00 PM
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
Women’s Restroom Checklist
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Stock Paper Towels (C-Folds), Soap, Toilet Paper
Check Trash (Empty when full)
Make sure floors and toilets are clean and debris free
Wipe counters, mirrors, sink etc.
TIME
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
EMPLOYEE
SIGNATURE
TIME
4:30 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
5:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:30 PM
7:45 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:30 PM
8:45 PM
9:00 PM
9:15 PM
9:30 PM
9:45 PM
10:00 PM
10:15 PM
10:30 PM
10:45 PM
11:00 PM
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE