• Daily Operations Audit

    Evaluate daily readiness, cleanliness, service execution, and team preparedness to ensure consistent restaurant operations.

  • Opening Readiness

  • Dining room clean and guest ready*
  • POS systems operational*
  • Host stand organized and stocked*
  • Music, lighting, and ambiance set correctly*
  • Menus clean and available*
  • Entrance and exterior clean and welcoming*
  • Daily specials or menu updates communicated*
  • Reservation system ready*

  • Front of House Execution

  • Restrooms clean and fully stocked*
  • Tables clean and properly set*
  • Service stations stocked*
  • Condiments stocked and clean*
  • Floors clean and free of debris*
  • Trash emptied and liners replaced*
  • Dining room lighting appropriate*
  • Guest areas free of clutter*
  • Water stations and beverage stations stocked*
  • Line stocked*

  • Kitchen Readiness

  • Line stocked and organized*
  • Cold storage organized*
  • Hot holding equipment functioning*
  • Smallwares and utensils clean and available*
  • Food labels and date rotation correct*
  • Prep areas clean and sanitized*
  • Equipment turned on and functioning*
  • Cooking stations organized*
  • Prep levels adequate*

  • Team Readiness

  • Staff present and in uniform*
  • Staff appearance meets standards*
  • Shift assignments communicated*
  • Staff aware of daily specials*
  • Staff aware of menu changes*
  • Team members prepared for assigned stations*
  • Managers visible and engaged on the floor*
  • Pre-shift meeting completed*

  • Service Flow

  • Guests greeted promptly*
  • Tables being cleared and reset efficiently*
  • Food running smoothly from kitchen to guests*
  • Servers checking back with guests appropriately*
  • Managers interacting with guests*
  • Overall dining room flow running smoothly*

  • Use this section to document operational issues identified during the audit, corrective actions taken, and any follow-up items requiring attention.
  • Overall Daily Operations Rating*

  • Manager Review

  • Should be Empty: