TaskLocationTime (min)Done
Turn on main dining area lights (ceiling fixtures and wall sconces) Lower Area (Dining Room) 2
Turn on table lamps (by the till, radiator cover and cupboards) Lower Area (Service Counter) 1
Switch on background speakers for ambiance music Lower Area (Dining Room) 1
(Winter) Turn on indoor heaters Lower Area (Dining Room) 1
Clean entrance carpets and under-table area Lower Area (Entrances) 6
Polish all glassware and cutlery; restock service station Lower Area, Balcony, Garden 4
Check and restock napkin supply at the service station Lower Area (Service Station) 1
Place tealight candle on each table Lower Area, Balcony, Garden 4
Set tables per reservations (cutlery, glasses, menus) Lower Area, Balcony, Garden 5
Turn on garden patio lights Garden Area 1
Switch on speakers in the garden area Garden Area 1
(Winter) Turn on garden patio heaters 2 hrs before seating Garden Area 1
Polish display fridge, windows, and doors Dining Room, Balcony 4
Turn on bar display fridge lights Bar Area 1
Refill espresso machine (beans & water) Bar Area 2
Wash & slice lemons, limes, oranges, cucumbers Bar Area 5
Wash and prepare mint and dill for cocktails Bar Area 3
Arrange cakes for the display fridge with labels Kitchen / Pass 10
Slice and arrange fresh bread in baskets or trays Kitchen / Pass 5
Set up the dessert plating station Kitchen / Pass 5
Check open wine bottles & mark those over 4 days old Bar Area 2
Log into EPOS and connect tablet to printer Service Station 1
Review today's reservations and any special requests Host Stand / Office 5
Confirm with kitchen: cakes, soup, specials, lemonade, cream Kitchen / Pass 2
Update cake inventory in POS system Service Station 2
Brief staff on soup, specials, menu changes, and wine promos Staff Meeting Area 5
Assign FOHs to Lower Area, Balcony, and Garden Staff Meeting Area 1
Input delivery data using the tablet Service Station 15
(Wed/Fri) Receive and sort deliveries Storage / Kitchen 10
(Wed) Arrange fresh flower bouquets Entrance 5
(Wed) Order bin bags Security Device 1
(Sun) Water all plants Lower Area, Balcony, Garden, Bar –
(Sun) Bar stock take Bar, Fridges, Storage –
TaskLocationTime (min)Completed ByDone
Rinse and wipe down the bar sink Bar 1
Sanitize and dry the entire work surface behind the bar Bar 2
Clean the exterior of syrup, alcohol, or condiment bottles Bar 2
Clean the bar mats thoroughly Bar 2
Remove used fruits from the bar Bar 2
Empty, rinse, and wipe glass washer Bar 3
Clean the coffee machine properly Bar 3
Polish all glasses Bar 4
Drain water from ice machine tank Bar 2
Store cut fruit and herbs in labeled containers Bar 2
Remove bin bags to outside waste area (Code: 1955) Bar/Kitchen/Pass 3
Replenish drinks and dry stock; send order if needed Bar/Kitchen/Pass 5
Verify labels on all food, drinks, and containers Bar/Kitchen/Pass 2
Ensure all fridges are clean and tidy Bar/Kitchen/Pass 3
Order low stock cocktail garnish before 10 PM Bar/Kitchen/Pass 1
Turn off all heaters used during the day Lower/Balcony/Garden 1
Remove and charge tealights Dining Area 2
Polish all cutlery before ending shift FOH 35
Lock back door and turn off all lights Garden Area 1
Ensure balcony shutters are down Garden Area 1
Tidy garden area before closing Garden Area 3
Turn off all ceiling and side lights Lower Area (Dining Room) 2
Reposition entrance tables and chairs Lower Area 2
Wipe down and neatly arrange all tables Lower/Balcony/Garden 5
Switch off all music speakers Service Area 1
Put dirty cloths into laundry Service Area 2
Wipe tea lights and tablets before charging Service Area 2
Plug in tablets, card readers, and devices Service Counter 1
Verify correct menu for next service Service Counter 1
Clean all side plates with a dry cloth Service Counter 2
Ensure pickled item containers are sealed properly Service Counter 2
Wrap and store unsold bread Service Counter 2
Cover and label leftover cakes Service Counter 3
Clean and restock toilet area (paper, soap, towels) Toilets 10