FOH Server Closing Checklist
Standard: Ocular and physical verification required — no verbal sign-offs.
Window: Begins after table turn-down / final check settlement; manager/lead sign-off required prior to checkout.
1. Station Breakdown & Side Work Verification
| Side Work Task | Operational Standard / Spec | Server Done | Lead Initial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Beverage Station | Brewers turned off, urns drained and rinsed with hot water; decanters soaked and de-stained; milk/creamer returned to walk-in below 40°F | [ ] Pass | ______ |
| Ice Bins & Soda Well | Soda nozzles removed, soaked in sanitizer solution; soda gun holsters cleaned; ice bin burned down completely, wiped dry, and drain flushed | [ ] Pass | ______ |
| Condiments & Caddies | Salt/pepper shakers wiped down and topped; ketchup bottles married properly (never cross-dated), spouts cleaned; table caddies sanitized | [ ] Pass | ______ |
| Silverware Rolling & Pars | Assigned roll-up par count completed (polished, clean linen, zero water spots); boxed and restocked at server pickup stations | [ ] Qty: _____ | ______ |
| Service Station Restock | Take-out containers, sauce ramekins, bags, coffee cups, napkins, and guest check presenter books fully restocked for the opening shift | [ ] Pass | ______ |
2. Dining Room Floor & Table Reset
- ▢ Table De-bussing & Sanitizing: All tabletop crumbs swept into trays; tabletops sanitized with Quat solution (allowed to air dry, no streaks); table base and pedestals wiped.
- ▢ Chair & Booth Sanitation: Booth vinyl and seat backs degreased and wiped down; dining chairs brushed free of debris, aligned square to table edge.
- ▢ Floor Maintenance: Server section swept clean underneath and between tables; carpet sections run with silent sweeper/vacuum.
- ▢ Linen Management: Soiled table linens bagged and dropped in FOH laundry bin; clean linens neatly stacked on shelving (zero floor contact).
- ▢ Trash & Bus Stations: Bus tubs cleared to dish pit; bus station trash cans emptied, wiped out, and relined with fresh bags.
3. Checkout & Financial Reconciliation
- ▢ Table & Tab Audit: All open checks, bar transfers, and split tabs closed or transferred out in POS.
- ▢ Credit Card Vouchers: Slips organized chronologically; credit tips verified against daily summary; non-signed/declined tickets flagged.
- ▢ Cash Drop: Shift checkout report printed; bank change counted out; net cash sales and tip-outs placed into drop envelope and sealed.
- ▢ Handheld POS Terminals: Handheld units cleaned with sanitizer wipe, logged out, and docked in designated charging base.
4. Server Checkout Sign-Off
| Server Name | Station / Section | Side Work Status | Manager Checkout Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] Pass [ ] Fail |
Manager on Duty Sign-Off: ___________________________
Time Checked Out: _________ AM/PM