Restaurant Manager – Sample Task List

Following are the list of task a restaurant manager is likely to follow in a restaurant.

Morning / Afternoon / Evening of a Restaurant Manager

1. Check if set-up is completed for breakfast
2. Check if granite tops/furniture/cushions are cleaned/ brushed-off
3. Check for flies and mosquitoes, spot-spraying if necessary
4. Check if all lights are on (Refer to separate Light Schedule) and all lights are working
5. Check if flower arrangements are on the tables
6. Check if furniture maintenance is on process
7. Check if folding of napkins is in progress
8. Set table plan for breakfast and lunch/dinner service
9. Check if laundry is returned and received
10. Check if condiments are refilled
11. Check if service equipment is ready for lunch setup
12. Check if coffee machine(s) are clean
13. Check all reservations, packages for respective service period
14. Check all closing reports, remittance controls, void reports, breakages and logbooks
15. Check if garbage has been collected and disposed
16. Check daily specials and up-selling items for today
17. Check if fruit baskets have been delivered, according to arrivals, long-staying, expected and show rooms
18. Check if all sugar bowls are refilled
19. Check tea box and stationeries for refilled equipment and cutlery
20. Check if pantries are cleaned
21. Check restaurant if setup is completed for dinner
22. Check weather conditions, setup outside area according to respective SOP
23. Check for non-available F&B items
24. Check if all lights are on (Refer to separate Light Schedule) Check all condiments
25. Brief team as per separate SOP (VIP, specials, drinks, reservations, menu of the day)
26. eck if associate has updated the today’s guest history profiles
27. Brief Night Shift and advice for special requirements (If applicable)
28. Check if cutlery and glass polishing is in progress
29. Check laundry and return it when evening shift has finished
30. Check if flower arrangements have been returned to the florist room
31. Check if all fans are off, windows closed (If applicable)
32. Check if music is switched off (If applicable)
33. Follow closing procedure
34. Check and collect Void Reports (MGR’s only)
35. Check if all stores are closed & locked
36. Check breakage and fill out report
37. Check if all pantries are clean, neatly and tidy Check general cleanliness
38. Check par stock (If applicable to properties Inventory Procedure)
39. Check if all surfaces, dishwashing machine and cabinets are cleaned
40. Complete the Daily Outlet Sales Report
41. Reconciliation: Compare actual sold and ordered orders/checks and report your findings in the logbook Inform Chef and Cost Controlling accordingly by log