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Restaurant Opening Shift Checklist

Run a clean pre-service opening check in one pass: FOH/BOH readiness, temperature checks, blockers, and manager sign-off.

Restaurant Opening Shift Checklist
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Use this before opening a service shift so teams can confirm readiness fast and log blockers while they still have time to fix them. Great for daily opening routines when you need one structured report instead of scattered notes.

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Opening Details
Location*
Text
Restaurant/site
[not set]
Service Date*
Date
📅 Select date
Opening Manager*
Text
[not set]
Shift
Text
BreakfastLunchDinnerAll-day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
All-day
Readiness Checks
FOH Readiness
List
ItemStatusNotes
+ Add+ Add+ Add
BOH Readiness
List
ItemStatusNotes
+ Add+ Add+ Add
Temperature Checks
List
UnitTemp (°C)Within Range
+ Add+ Add+ Add
Risks and Sign-off
Staffing Gaps
Text Area
Blocked Items
Text Area
Ready for Service*
Toggle
[not set]
Sign-off Name*
Text
[not set]
Sign-off Time
Date & Time
📅⏰ Date & time
EXAMPLE REPORTSample data — shows what you’ll get after recording

Example filled report

Opening Details
Location
Bistro Central
Service Date
02/17/2026
Opening Manager
Maya Chen
Shift
Lunch
Readiness Checks
FOH Readiness
ItemStatusNotes
Dining room resetDoneAll tables set
POS terminalsDone2 terminals online
Host stand suppliesNeeds attentionLow menu stock
BOH Readiness
ItemStatusNotes
Line setupDoneStations stocked
Prep listDoneSauces and proteins ready
Dish pit checkDoneMachine tested
Temperature Checks
UnitTemp (°C)Within Range
Walk-in cooler3.6true
Prep fridge4.2true
Risks and Sign-off
Staffing Gaps
No gaps. One server arriving 15 minutes late; floor plan adjusted.
Blocked Items
Waiting on extra printed menus from admin by 11:30.
Ready for Service
Yes
Sign-off Name
Maya Chen
Sign-off Time
02/17/2026 10:52 AM
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