Barista Opening Checklist

Use this Barista Opening Checklist to ensure all equipment is set up, ingredients are stocked, and required tasks are completed at the start of the shift.

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Barista Opening Checklist

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Barista Opening Checklist

Use this Barista Opening Checklist to ensure all equipment is set up, ingredients are stocked, and required tasks are completed at the start of the shift.

1. Has the store alarm been turned off?

2. Was the safe counted and recorded?

3. Have all cash drawers been assigned and stocked with the correct starting float?

4. Are all front and back doors unlocked and ready for service?

1. Has a fresh batch of coffee been brewed?

2. Has the iced tea been brewed and cooled?

3. Are the espresso grinder hoppers filled with fresh beans and calibrated?

4. Is the espresso machine turned on and at the correct operating temperature and pressure?

5. Are the blenders and yogurt machines turned on?

6. Has the ice bin been filled?

1. Have all refrigerators been checked for proper labeling and stock?

2. Are milk, fruit, and produce stocked and stored following FIFO procedures?

3. Is the barista station checked and fully stocked with essentials?

4. Are dry goods such as granola, protein powder, and stevia stocked and labeled?

5. Are all fountain station supplies (straws, lids, cups, bottled drinks) filled and stocked?

6. Are backup juices prepped for the fountain drinks?

7. Are fresh cookies prepped and made as needed?

8. Have any low products been noted for ordering?

1. Have the sanitizer levels been tested with test strips?

2. Are sanitizer buckets prepared for the barista and cooks?

3. Are the dining area tables clean and aligned?

4. Has the merchandise (merch) display been checked and stocked?

5. Is the beverage station confirmed to be clean and stocked?

6. Are the scoops for peanut butter and almond butter clean, and is ice added beneath them if required?

7. Are the radio and TVs turned on to the approved station or playlist?

8. Are all third-party delivery apps turned on, charged, and connected to the internet?

9. Was a final walk-through performed to ensure all points are on track before unlocking the store?