Opening Shift Checklist — Bar & Lounge Pre-Service Operations System

Never miss a step before service again. This professional opening shift checklist was developed and refined across real licensed venues and covers everything a bar or lounge needs to open correctly — every single time. 

Whether you're a new bar manager, venue owner training staff, or running a multi-location operation — hand this to any staff member and the venue opens right. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

- Section 1 — Lighting & Ambience (6 tasks) Full lighting sequence with specific instructions for every zone 

- Section 2 — Systems & Tech (7 tasks) POS systems, music, beer gas, dishwasher, reservations tablet 

- Section 3 — Bar Setup (9 tasks) Garnishes, juice, syrups, ice, stock check, serviette prep 

- Section 4 — Front of House (10 tasks) Vacuuming, table setup, candles, signage, bathrooms, pool tables 

- Section 5 — Final Pre-Service Check (4 tasks) Buzzer, temperature, cleaning task, floor walk 

- Checkbox, task and detail column on every single row 

- Dual sign-off block — Staff Member + Manager + Time field 

- All venue references use [VENUE NAME] placeholders 

FORMAT: Word document (.docx) — fully editable. Customise for your venue, print or display on a tablet. 

The detail column on every task means a brand new staff member can open the venue correctly on their first shift without calling the manager. That's the standard this was built to. 

CUSTOMISATION: Replace [VENUE NAME] with your venue name. Adjust any tasks to match your specific setup. Add or remove sections as needed. 

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