Server Sidework Checklist

Use the Restaurant Server Side Work Checklist as a list of tasks to complete beyond table service, ensuring smooth operations and a tidy work environment.

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Server Sidework Checklist

Front Of House Station

Salad Bar Station

Drink Station

Dessert Station

Alfresco Station

Front Of House Station

Salad Bar Station

Drink Station

Dessert Station

Front Of House

Salad Bar Station

Drink Station

Dessert Station

Alfresco Station

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Server Sidework Checklist

Use the Restaurant Server Side Work Checklist as a list of tasks to complete beyond table service, ensuring smooth operations and a tidy work environment.

1. Are the lights switched on?

2. Is the restaurant's security alarm turned off?

3. Is the background music turned on?

4. Is the trash or debris cleaned from the restaurant's exterior?

5. Are the chairs removed from tabletops?

6. Are the chairs organized around tables?

7. Are the windows cleaned and wiped down?

8. Are the tables, chairs, and highchairs wiped down?

9. Are the glassware and silverware cleaned?

10. Are the tables set?

11. Are the table arrangements checked?

12. Are the napkins folded?

13. Are the napkin dispensers restocked?

14. Are tabletop items such as cutlery, glasses, salt and pepper shakers, ketchup, mustard, and napkins restocked?

15. Are water pitchers replaced and refilled?

16. Are menus, wine lists, and bill folders sanitized?

17. Are wine lists and menus organized?

18. Are bar garnishes such as orange peels, lemon twists, dehydrated fruit, edible flowers, cocktail onions, and umbrellas prepared?

19. Are trash bins emptied?

20. Are trash bags replaced?

21. Are the bathrooms cleaned and stocked with toiletries such as hand soap, sanitizer, toilet paper, and air fresheners?

22. Is the Point of System (POS) area clean?

23. Is the restaurant's door sign changed from "Closed" to "Open"?

1. Are clean silverware and plates equipped at the salad bar station?

2. Are salad bar items such as salad dressing, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, carrots, croutons, cheese, and sliced vegetables prepared?

3. Is the salad bar station clean?

1. Are clean glassware equipped at the drink station?

2. Is ice prepared?

3. Are canned drinks, liquor bottles, and bottled mixers replenished?

4. Are beer kegs replenished?

5. Is the soda machine working properly and fully stocked?

1. Are clean silverware and plates equipped at the dessert station?

2. Are fresh desserts and pastries prepared?

1. Are tables and chairs set?

2. Are table settings placed?

3. Are outdoor umbrellas set up?

4. Are tabletop items such as cutlery, glasses, salt and pepper shakers, ketchup, mustard, and napkins restocked?

1. Are glasses and tableware brought from the back of the house to the front of the house?

2. Are tables wiped down after each customer?

3. Are booths and chairs wiped down after each customer?

4. Are countertops wiped to remove spills and stains?

5. Are chairs tucked in under tables?

6. Are boosters and highchairs cleaned and stacked after use?

7. Are tables ready for the next customer?

8. Are menus and bill folders disinfected after use?

9. Are tabletop necessities replenished?

10. Are bar garnishes restocked?

11. Are silverware and glassware cleaned and polished?

12. Is the restaurant manager notified when inventory is running low?

1. Are silverware and plates restocked?

2. Are salad bar items restocked?

3. Is the salad bar station clean?

1. Are silverware and glassware restocked?

2. Are coffee necessities such as coffee beans, creamer, sugar, napkins, cups, and spoons restocked?

3. Is ice restocked?

4. Is the coffee and drink station clean?

1. Are silverware and plates restocked?

2. Are cakes and pastries restocked?

3. Is the dessert station clean?

1. Is the door sign changed from "Open" to "Closed"?

2. Is the background music turned off?

3. Are ovens, gas stoves, and heaters turned off?

4. Are tables, booths, and chairs wiped down?

5. Are windows closed and locked?

6. Are floors swept and mopped?

7. Are chairs placed on top of tables?

8. Are crumb catchers emptied?

9. Are flatware rolled-in napkins?

10. Are trash bins emptied?

11. Are table candles put out?

12. Are the remaining prep ingredients labeled and refrigerated?

13. Are bathrooms cleaned and sanitized?

14. Are bathrooms restocked with toiletries such as hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and air fresheners?

15. Are clean dishes unloaded and placed back in their proper stations?

16. Are dirty cloth napkins, aprons, and tablecloths placed in laundry bins?

17. Is the dishwasher loaded with dirty dishes?

18. Is the Point of System (POS) area cleaned?

19. Is your station's cleanliness approved by the restaurant manager or shift leader?