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Daily Opening and Closing Checklist

Everything to check before the doors open and after they close.

Before Opening

  • Unlock, disarm alarm, lights on
  • Walk the space for safety issues and cleanliness
  • Restrooms stocked and clean
  • Register and card reader working, starting cash counted
  • Check messages, email and online orders
  • Review today's appointments or reservations
  • Signs, menus and displays in place
  • Team briefing: specials, goals, who is on break when
  • Open sign on, doors unlocked on time

After Closing

  • Close register, count cash, record sales
  • Clean work areas and restrooms
  • Restock for tomorrow and note low inventory
  • Take out trash and recycling
  • Equipment off, doors and windows locked
  • Alarm set, lights off
  • Note anything the next shift needs to know

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