Restaurant Staff Grooming Checklist

Use this Restaurant Staff Grooming Checklist to ensure all employees meet professional appearance standards, including uniforms, hygiene, and personal grooming.

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Restaurant Staff Grooming Checklist

Hair

Beard And Mustache

Nail Hygiene

Jewelry

Breath And Body Odor

Footwear

Hair

Face

Nail Hygiene

Jewelry

Breath And Body Odor

Footwear

Teeth Braces

Eyeglasses And Contact Lenses

Piercings And Tattoos

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Restaurant Staff Grooming Checklist

Use this Restaurant Staff Grooming Checklist to ensure all employees meet professional appearance standards, including uniforms, hygiene, and personal grooming.

1. Is the hair short and adequately trimmed?

2. Is the hair combed backward and not covering the forehead?

3. Is the hair length above the nape of the neck (no long hair)?

4. Is the hair free from loud colors and funky hairstyles?

5. Is the hair free from excessive styling with hair gel?

6. Are the sideburns trimmed above the middle of the ear?

1. Is the face clean-shaven at work?

2. If a mustache is kept, is it well-trimmed and not covering the upper lip?

3. Is the beard well-trimmed and worn only for religious purposes?

1. Are hand and toenails well-trimmed and clean?

2. Is nail color avoided completely?

1. Is no jewelry, such as chains or bracelets, being worn?

2. Is only a wedding band being worn?

3. Is a simple watch with a metal or leather strap being worn?

4. Are no earrings being worn?

1. Are you brushing your teeth twice daily and using mouthwash afterward?

2. Is your breath free from the smell of food, cigarette smoke, or alcohol?

3. Are you maintaining good oral hygiene?

4. Are you using deodorant and antiperspirant daily to prevent body odor?

5. Is your perfume mild and natural in fragrance (nothing too strong)?

6. Is your after-shave mild in fragrance?

1. Are you wearing shoes issued by the restaurant with your uniform?

2. If wearing your own shoes, are they simple, black, with laces, and kept clean and polished?

3. Are you wearing a fresh pair of socks every day to prevent odor?

4. Are kitchen and cleaning staff wearing safety shoes when on duty?

1. Is no fancy hairstyle or funky-colored hair being worn?

2. Is the hair trimmed, combed backward, and not covering the forehead?

3. If the hair is medium-length (to the nape of the neck), is it tied in a neat ponytail and secured with hairpins in front?

4. If the hair is long, is it tied into a neat bun and covered with a net?

5. If the hair is curly, is it treated to appear neat and smooth?

6. Is excessive use of hair gel avoided?

1. Is light minimalist make-up, including face cream, foundation, liner, and lipstick, being worn at all times?

2. Is a natural-looking rouge matching the skin tone applied?

3. Are lipstick and eyeshadow in neutral or natural shades?

4. Is bright and heavy makeup avoided?

1. Are long nails properly filed and shaped?

2. Are short nails trimmed, buffed, and cleaned?

3. Is only neutral and light nail polish being used?

4. Is funky nail art or nail extensions avoided at work?

1. Are only bare minimum and minimalist jewelry being worn?

2. Are you wearing only one ring on each hand?

3. Are you wearing a simple bracelet or bangle?

4. Are you wearing simple ear studs (no hoops or nose rings)?

5. Is chunky jewelry avoided at the workplace?

6. Are you avoiding flashy, diamond-studded watches and wearing only a simple watch with a metal or leather strap?

1. Are you brushing your teeth twice daily and using mouthwash afterward?

2. Is your breath free from the smell of food, cigarette smoke, or alcohol?

3. Are you maintaining good oral hygiene?

4. Are you using deodorant and antiperspirant daily to prevent body odor?

5. Is your perfume mild and natural in fragrance (nothing too strong)?

1. Are you wearing nude or black stockings with a skirt?

2. Are you wearing black socks with trousers?

3. Are you wearing black shoes with kitten heels or medium/small heels?

4. Are you avoiding high heels and pencil heels?

5. Are kitchen and cleaning staff wearing the safety shoes issued when on duty?

1. Are only clear or silver teeth braces being worn?

1. Are you wearing plain black, brown, or silver frames for eyeglasses with clear lenses?

2. Are funky frames and jazzy colors avoided?

3. Are clear contact lenses being worn?

1. Are there no visible piercings on body parts such as arms, legs, face, or neck?

2. Are tattoos on visible body parts strictly avoided?