Daily Checklists

Daily Checklists in Cuttinboard are an essential tool for maintaining the efficiency and consistency of your restaurant operations. They help ensure that all necessary tasks are completed, while also providing clear guidelines and expectations for your team members. By using Daily Checklists, you can create a strong culture of accountability and uphold the high standards that are crucial to your restaurant's success.

To manage and customize your Daily Checklists in Cuttinboard, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Daily Checklists tab within a location.
  • Note that Cuttinboard locations come with pre-existing Opening and Closing Checklists. You can edit or delete these checklists as needed.
  • Press the "New Task List" button to create a new checklist.
  • Edit the name of the Checklist by clicking the Edit icon.
  • To add a new task to the checklist, type the task in the dialog box and press Enter.
  • To edit a task, click the Edit icon next to the task.
  • To remove a task, click the "-" symbol next to the task.
  • To delete a checklist, click the trash can icon.
  • If you need to reset all checklists to an incomplete state, click "Clear All."

By using Daily Checklists in Cuttinboard, you can effectively manage and monitor your restaurant's operations, ensuring that your team members are aware of their responsibilities and that all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This helps promote a well-organized and productive work environment, contributing to the overall success and reputation of your restaurant.

Use Cases and Ideas

Daily checklists are essential tools for ensuring that your restaurant runs smoothly and efficiently. They help maintain cleanliness, organization, and overall customer satisfaction. Here is a comprehensive guide to examples of daily checklists your restaurant should create:
(These are examples meant to give you ideas and guidance, ultimately, every restaurant will need a different set of Checklists)

Opening Checklist:

  1. Check the restaurant's exterior for debris
  2. Unlock the front door
  3. Examine the cleanliness of the bathroom and clean it if necessary
  4. Restock tabletop supplies such as salt and pepper shakers, sugar packets, and ketchup
  5. Verify that each table has a tidy and complete arrangement
  6. Make sure trash cans are empty
  7. Organize the dining room
  8. Review the day's catering schedule and/or reservation list
  9. Clean glass doors and windows to remove streaks and smudges
  10. Restock the receipt paper

Kitchen Opening Checklist:

  1. Check the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and surfaces
  2. Ensure that all appliances are functioning properly
  3. Verify that all required ingredients are in stock and properly stored
  4. Prepare and set up the line for service
  5. Check and record food temperatures
  6. Review daily specials and menu changes with the kitchen team
  7. Ensure that all prep work is completed and organized

Closing Checklist:

  1. Mop the floor
  2. Restock the napkin dispensers
  3. Refill salt and pepper shakers
  4. Verify that the cash balance corresponds to the POS system data
  5. Clean all tables
  6. Empty rag buckets
  7. Restock the guest bathroom as necessary and clean it
  8. Collect rags to be laundered
  9. Send a message about anything the next shift needs to know
  10. Sweep the floor
  11. Empty all trash cans and put garbage in the dumpster
  12. Ensure no food is left out
  13. Set the security system and lock all doors
  14. Flip chairs on top of tables

Kitchen Closing Checklist:

  1. Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment and surfaces
  2. Store and label leftover food items properly
  3. Check and record food temperatures
  4. Dispose of any expired or spoiled ingredients
  5. Ensure that all appliances are turned off and cleaned
  6. Restock and organize ingredients for the next day's service
  7. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor

By implementing these daily checklists in your restaurant, you can maintain a clean, organized, and efficient operation that consistently provides an exceptional dining experience for your customers.