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Restaurant Opening Checklist

Hospitality · Opening routine

Open the same way every morning. Check the kitchen, the floor and the bar, record temperatures, and know the restaurant is ready before the first guest arrives.

  • 20 steps
  • 4 sections
  • Photo proof
  • Temperature logs
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About this checklist

An opening routine for restaurant managers, chefs and front-of-house leads. Use it so every shift starts from the same standard and nothing is left to memory.

Add your own food safety steps and follow your local health requirements.

  • Check equipment and record fridge temperatures
  • Set up the dining room and bar
  • Confirm deliveries and prep
  • Brief the team before doors open

What’s included

  1. 1.Kitchen5 steps
    1. Fridge and freezer temperaturesNumber
    2. Equipment switched on and workingYes / No / N/A
    3. Prep list checkedCheckbox
    4. Deliveries checked inCheckbox
    5. Surfaces sanitisedCheckbox
  2. 2.Dining room5 steps
    1. Tables setCheckbox
    2. Floor cleanCheckbox
    3. Menus and specials readyCheckbox
    4. Lights and music onCheckbox
    5. Photo of the dining roomPhoto
  3. 3.Bar5 steps
    1. Ice machine fullYes / No / N/A
    2. Garnishes preparedCheckbox
    3. Glassware cleanCheckbox
    4. Stock levels checkedText
    5. Till float countedNumber
  4. 4.Team & doors5 steps
    1. Staff on shift confirmedCheckbox
    2. Pre-shift briefing doneCheckbox
    3. Restrooms stockedYes / No / N/A
    4. Entrance clear and cleanCheckbox
    5. Doors open on timeYes / No / N/A

20 steps across 4 sections

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How crews use it

  • The same steps every shift

    Each shift runs the same steps in the same order, with a name on each one.

  • Split across people

    The squad gets the checklist; one person gets the section that is theirs.

  • Photos on the step

    A required photo is taken on the step it proves, with who took it and when.

Make this checklist your own

Edit the steps, choose the proof, and assign the work to your team.

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Before you start

Can I use this checklist for free?

Yes. Create a free account to copy the template and work with up to 3 people. You can read every step before signing up.

Can I change the steps for my site?

Yes. Edit the wording, add sections, choose proof requirements and assign responsibility before you start.

Can different people own different parts?

Yes. Assign the checklist to a squad, then assign a section or an individual item to a person or another squad.

Can I keep a record of fridge temperatures?

Yes. Temperature steps take a number, so every opening leaves a dated reading with the name of whoever took it.

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