Wood side Restaurant Opening Checklist

Supervisor______________________________ Date __________________________________

DONE

ACTION

1.

Upon arrival, survey exterior for trash,

debris, broken glass, windows, etc.

2.

Check ice machines and Water Dispenser to

be in good working order.

3.

Check air conditioning/heat for temperature,

set thermostats.

4.

Check reservation book for special functions

and/or parties.

5.

Check register system, run cash-out report to

verify all daily readings are set at zero.

6.

Check register tape in all imprinters in

kitchen, bar and guest check printers.

7.

All lights functioning, set at correct levels,

replace bulbs if needed.

8.

All tables and chairs set in proper place.

9.

Check in with chef on duty.

10. Be certain there are no kitchen, staffing, food

or equipment problems.
11. Verify all staff members on premises are
punched in.
12. Read Restaurant Log Book REACT.
13. Check receiving clip-board (or file) for all
deliveries scheduled for the day.
14. Check floor for general cleanliness-closing
shift cleaning duties. Note any problems in
Restaurant Log Book.
15. Check bar for cleanliness and check par
levels.
16. Prepare Lobby trolley for Coffee Break set up
and monitor if refill is needed.
17. Check buffet food labels in each food item

COMMENTS

DONE

ACTION

COMMENTS

18.Prepare and make all necessary orders.

Complete purchase order for each order.
19. Prepare seating chart for shift and review
reservation book consider schedule of staff,
assign big party tables. Post copy of station
map at host station, back wait station and
expediters station. Review with opening
host.
20. Check bus stands for set-up, cleanliness and
pars.
21. Check that all service staff has arrived,
dressed in uniform on the floor and
performing side work duties.
22. Review with chef todays specials and soup
of the day.
23. Verify all specials or out-of-stock items have
been entered on the register system.
24. Verify chalk boards are updated with todays
specials.
25. Set all dining room lights.
26. Turn on exterior signs and lights.
27. Check Coffee Machine if it is working
28. Load sound system with daytime CDs. Turn
on music, set volume levels.
29. Check mens and womens rest rooms
verify clean mirrors, spotless sinks,
commodes and floor, stocked hand soap,
hand towels and toilet paper. Fresh smelling
(no bleach), use air freshener if needed. Set
hallway and rest room lights.
30. Check all F & B Supplies are enough for the
days operation
31. Check staff opening duties and preparations:
____ Side stations prepared for the Shift
____ Hosts
____ Servers
____ Bussers
2

32. Complete line check with chef; taste all

product on line hot food hot, cold food
cold.
DONE

ACTION

COMMENTS

33. Check Private Room Humidifier and

remove filled up water
34. Check Garden Electric Fan and fill up water
container . Fan must be covered if the
weather is raining.
35. Check Garden Table Set up.
36. Check Breakfast Buffet set up in the Garden
37Check Coffee Station Set up .
38Check Guest forecast to know expected guest
coming for breakfast.
39Check Water supply par stock and make a
request order if needed.
40Check if there is a check in guest with special
food requirement or advise the kitchen
if they can prepare for any special food
request for any health problems.
41Check the Staff Grooming and Uniform.
42Check POS if its working
43Check Coffee Machine Boiler for Brewed
Coffee.
44Check Room Service area and equipments
45. Assign staff shift Station assignment
46Open the Reception Computer and check all
emails for new informations
47Conduct a positive and informative pre-shift
meeting with service staff.
48Advise staff to work with smile to all Guest,
Greet all incoming guest, say thank
you and have a nice day for Guest
leaving the Restaurant.

Note: Please be smart to do what is needed in the operation which is

not listed here.