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Restaurant Opening Checklist Template (Free)

Open your restaurant the same way every day with this free opening checklist. Print it, or run it as a live checklist your team completes on their phones with timestamps and photos.

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14 checks across 3 sections Free printable PDF Tap items to check them off

1Front of house

  • Unlock and disarm alarm
  • Turn on lights, music, and signage
  • Check tables, seating, and cleanliness
  • Stock menus and check specials
  • Set up POS and float the till

2Back of house

  • Turn on equipment and check temperatures
  • Verify fridge and freezer temperatures are in range
  • Check stock levels and prep lists
  • Confirm sanitizer stations are filled
  • Review reservations and staffing

3Safety and compliance

  • Confirm fire exits are clear
  • Check first aid and fire extinguishers
  • Verify hand-wash stations are stocked
  • Log opening temperatures

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In RakuOps this template becomes a mobile checklist that is assigned, completed with photos, timestamped, and turns failures into tracked follow-up. Set up in under a day.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a restaurants checklist include?

A good Restaurant Opening Checklist covers front of house, back of house, safety and compliance. This free template includes those 3 sections with 14 practical checks you can print or run digitally.

Is this restaurant opening checklist free?

Yes. This template is free to print or save as a PDF. You can also run it as a live, mobile checklist in RakuOps, where each run is timestamped, attributable, and turns failures into tracked follow-up. Start a free 14-day trial, no credit card required.

How do I use this template?

Print it and tick items by hand, or click each item on this page to check it off. To run it across a team with photo evidence, assignments, and an audit trail, use it as a live checklist in RakuOps.

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