grand opening checklist
Pre-Opening Tasks
- Contact local government offices to obtain required permits and licenses
- Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted on time
- Advertise job openings
- Conduct interviews and select qualified candidates
- Provide training on restaurant policies and procedures
- Install POS software on designated devices
- Enter menu items and pricing into the system
- Create a list of necessary inventory and supplies
- Order and organize inventory and supplies
- Design menu layout and items
- Print menus for tables and takeout orders
- Choose a payment processor
- Set up credit card processing equipment
- Determine staffing needs for each shift
- Create schedules that meet business needs and employee availability
- Assign cleaning tasks to specific staff members
- Establish a regular schedule for cleaning and maintenance
- Check that furniture and equipment are set up correctly
- Ensure all areas are clean and ready for opening
- Place test orders to confirm system accuracy
- Train staff on how to use the system efficiently
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