Restaurant Manager Duties Checklist

By Warren Wu | September 30, 2020
Checklists Operations Restaurants
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Intro

A restaurant manager checklist is used to ensure daily operational tasks are being completed. Use this checklist to ensure that your managers are focused on leading your staff and taking care of the restaurant’s operations.

Restaurant Manager Duties Checklist

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Set an agenda for the staff meeting
Establish goals for the day
Explain daily specials to staff
Review menu items
Staff tasting of new menu items
Pay bills
Answer emails, respond to reviews and social media posts
Organize any incoming inventory deliveries
Equipment inspection and coordinate any maintenance appointments to fix the premise or equipment
Inspect bathroom to make sure everything is fully stocked
Check staff schedule for next day
Check clock-in and clock-out times
Take notes on staff performance
Keep track of overtime scheduling
Assure that cash registers are balanced
Do a final walk through to check that all the proper equipment are turned off
Look at the detailed sales report at the end of the day
Check the inventory to ensure that the kitchen and bar fully stocked for the next day
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Please note that this template is provided as an example only. It does not replace your own diligence & research, including workplace, health and safety or other applicable laws. You should seek professional advice to determine if the use of this resource is appropriate or permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

Checklists Operations Restaurants

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