RESTAURANT OPENING CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PRE-OPENING PLANNING & PERMITS ---
[ ] Business Plan Summary
[ ] Business Structure (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, etc.) (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, Corporation)
[ ] Date of Incorporation/Registration
[ ] Estimated Startup Costs
[ ] Copy of Business License
[ ] Liquor License Status (if applicable) (Applied, Approved, Denied, Not Required)
[ ] Zoning Compliance Verification

--- RESTAURANT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ---
[ ] Square Footage of Dining Area
[ ] Detailed Description of Kitchen Layout
[ ] Architectural Blueprints
[ ] Number of Tables
[ ] Flooring Material (Tile, Wood, Concrete, Other)
[ ] Scheduled Completion of Construction
[ ] Description of Accessibility Compliance Features

--- EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY ---
[ ] Quantity of Plates
[ ] Quantity of Cutlery Sets
[ ] Oven Temperature Calibration (Celsius)
[ ] Refrigerator Temperature (Celsius)
[ ] Dishwasher Sanitizer Level (Acceptable, Needs Adjustment)
[ ] Inventory Categories Checked (Dry Goods, Produce, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, Beverages)
[ ] Equipment Manuals (e.g., Oven, Refrigerator)

--- STAFFING & TRAINING ---
[ ] Number of Employees Hired
[ ] HR Paperwork Completion Status (Complete, In Progress, Not Started)
[ ] Summary of Initial Training Curriculum
[ ] Date of Initial Food Handler Certification Training
[ ] Training Modules Completed (Select All That Apply) (Customer Service, Food Safety, Point of Sale (POS) System, Menu Knowledge, Opening/Closing Procedures)
[ ] Employee Training Records (Upload)
[ ] Uniform Distribution Status (Complete, In Progress, Not Started)
[ ] Name of Training Manager

--- MENU & RECIPES ---
[ ] Recipe Documentation Complete?
[ ] Sample Menu File (PDF)
[ ] Cost Per Dish (Average)
[ ] Allergen Information Reviewed & Verified?
[ ] Menu Pricing Strategy Approved? (Yes, No, Pending)
[ ] Dietary Restrictions Supported? (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)
[ ] Notes on Menu Adjustments (if any)

--- POINT OF SALE (POS) SYSTEM ---
[ ] POS System Version
[ ] Payment Processor Integration Status (Integrated, Partially Integrated, Not Integrated)
[ ] Supported Payment Types (Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Mobile Payments (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay))
[ ] Last System Backup Date
[ ] Notes on User Access and Permissions
[ ] Offline Mode Functionality Test (Passed, Failed, Not Tested)
[ ] Number of User Accounts Created

--- HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Food Handler's Permits Obtained? (Yes, No, Pending)
[ ] Fire Extinguisher Inspection Date
[ ] Last Pest Control Service Date
[ ] Emergency Contact Information and Evacuation Plan
[ ] Health Department Requirements Met (select all that apply) (Water Source Approval, Waste Disposal Approved, Ventilation System Certified, Grease Trap Installation, Ice Machine Certification)
[ ] Copy of Health Permit
[ ] First Aid Kit Stocked and Accessible? (Yes, No)

--- MARKETING & PRE-LAUNCH ---
[ ] Social Media Follower Goal (Pre-Launch)
[ ] Date of First Social Media Post
[ ] Marketing Channels Utilized (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Local Newspaper) (Instagram, Facebook, Local Newspaper, Email Marketing, Local Radio, Website/Blog, Other)
[ ] Summary of Pre-Launch Marketing Plan
[ ] Sample Marketing Materials (e.g., flyers, social media graphics)
[ ] Public Relations Strategy - Type of Outreach (Press Releases, Influencer Marketing, Local Community Engagement, None)
[ ] Date of First Press Release
[ ] Details of Influencer Collaboration Agreements (if applicable)

--- FINAL WALKTHROUGH & INSPECTIONS ---
[ ] Scheduled Health Inspection Date
[ ] Scheduled Fire Safety Inspection Time
[ ] Fire Suppression System Inspection Result (Pass, Fail, Pending)
[ ] Temperature of Refrigeration Units (Fahrenheit)
[ ] Notes from Health Inspector
[ ] Overall Walkthrough Result (Ready to Open, Minor Corrections Needed, Major Corrections Needed)
[ ] Copy of Fire Safety Inspection Report
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- OPENING DAY PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Scheduled Opening Time
[ ] Manager on Duty (Morning)
[ ] Cash Drawer Start Amount
[ ] Pre-Opening Tasks Completed (Check all that apply) (Coffee/Beverage Station Ready, Kitchen Prep Complete, Server Stations Set, Music/Ambience On, Exterior Signage Visible)
[ ] Initial Customer Feedback Notes (First Hour)
[ ] Date of First Service
[ ] Number of Customers Served (First Hour)
[ ] Unexpected Issues Encountered & Resolutions

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