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Coffee Shop Opening Checklist

Prepare the cafe, espresso bar, inventory, and customer areas before service starts.

Category
Coffee Shops
Subcategory
Cafe Operations
OpeningDailyCafe Operations

Checklist

11 items

  1. Step 1: Unlock front door and turn on lights
  2. Step 2: Start espresso machine
  3. Step 3: Brew drip coffee
  4. Step 4: Restock cups, lids, napkins, sleeves, and stirrers
  5. Step 5: Stock milk, alternative milks, syrups, and toppings
  6. Step 6: Check pastry/display case inventory
  7. Step 7: Wipe counters and customer-facing surfaces
  8. Step 8: Check bathrooms
  9. Step 9: Count/start cash drawer if applicable
  10. Step 10: Turn on music/signage
  11. Step 11: Review special notes or assigned tasks for the day
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