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Restaurant Opening Checklist Template
Use this restaurant opening checklist to prepare the dining room, kitchen, restrooms, supplies, cleaning tasks, and manager checks before service starts. Download the printable log to record pre-opening cleaning checks before doors open.
Opening checklist preview
Pair this checklist with the printable cleaning log to document readiness checks by date, time, cleaned area, completed-by name, signature, and verification.
| Area | Task | Responsible role | Before opening? | Manager verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining room | Check tables, chairs, floors, and service stations | FOH staff | Yes | Shift lead |
| Kitchen | Confirm prep surfaces and stations are clean | BOH staff | Yes | Manager |
| Restrooms | Verify cleanliness, odor, trash, and supplies | Assigned staff | Yes | Shift lead |
| Supplies | Check paper goods, liners, gloves, and sanitizer stock | Manager | Yes | Manager |
Opening checklist task blocks
Front-of-house opening tasks
- Check dining room cleanliness.
- Reset tables, chairs, menus, and service stations.
- Confirm guest-facing floors are clean and safe.
Kitchen opening tasks
- Confirm prep surfaces are clean.
- Check station setup before production starts.
- Verify staff know assigned duties for the shift.
Restroom opening checks
- Verify restroom supplies.
- Check toilets, sinks, mirrors, odor, floors, and trash.
- Report maintenance issues before service starts.
Cleaning and sanitation checks
- Confirm cleaning tasks from the previous closing shift.
- Check high-touch surfaces.
- Review any missed tasks that carried over.
Supplies and equipment checks
- Confirm paper goods, liners, gloves, and cleaning supplies.
- Check that key equipment areas are ready.
- Record supply shortages before service.
Manager opening verification
- Review critical areas before doors open.
- Confirm assigned responsibilities.
- Sign off on readiness for service.
Turn your opening checklist into a recurring shift workflow
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