Daily Operations Checklist

Manager on Duty — Shift Log

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OPENING

Opening Checklist

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Unlock doors, disarm alarm
Turn on all equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, coffee)
Check walk-in cooler temps (must be below 40°F)
Walk-in Cooler °F
Check freezer temps (must be below 0°F)
Freezer °F
Verify bakery display is stocked
Check restrooms — clean, stocked, functional
Review today's specials/features
Check staffing — all scheduled employees confirmed
Review reservation/party list
Cash registers ready, drawers counted
Verify online ordering systems active (GetYoMojo, DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats)
MID-SHIFT

Mid-Shift Checklist

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Food temp checks (hot food above 140°F, cold below 40°F)
Hot Food °F
Cold Food °F
Restock stations as needed
Check restrooms again
Review ticket times — any delays?
Customer complaint log — any issues?
CLOSING

Closing Checklist

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All equipment off/cleaned
Walk-in organized, dated, FIFO
Floors swept and mopped
Restrooms final check
Trash taken out
Doors locked, alarm set
Cash counted, deposit prepared
Daily sales recorded
Next day prep list written

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