closing shift lead processes/checklists

Store Closing Procedures

  • Announce closing time over the PA system.
  • Politely remind lingering customers to finish their purchases.
  • Check fitting rooms and restrooms for customers.
  • Ensure all exits are clear before locking up.
  • Log out of the sales register system.
  • Manually close each register and lock cash drawers.
  • Ensure no open transactions remain.
  • Document any discrepancies or issues encountered.
  • Gather all cash and card receipts from registers.
  • Count cash in a secure area to ensure privacy.
  • Record totals for cash and credit card transactions.
  • Verify totals against sales reports for accuracy.
  • Review cash handling policies for compliance.
  • Separate cash from receipts and credit card transactions.
  • Prepare cash for deposit in designated bags.
  • Double-check amounts before sealing bags.
  • Compare register totals with system-generated sales reports.
  • Document any discrepancies and investigate causes.
  • Ensure all transactions are accounted for.
  • Finalize reconciliation and prepare for cash handling.
  • Complete deposit slip with totals.
  • Double-check cash amount against deposit slip.
  • Place cash and slip in a secure deposit bag.
  • Label deposit bag with date and shift details.
  • Follow security protocols for cash handling.
  • Place deposit bag into the safe carefully.
  • Lock the safe and ensure it’s secure.
  • Log the deposit in the safe access record.

Inventory Management

Store Cleanliness

System Updates

Staff Communication

Security Measures

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