Restaurant Startup Checklist - …

1 Restaurant Startup ChecklistCountdown to OpeningMonths Before OpeningCategoryActivityResponsiblePerson /PartyTargetCompletionDateStatus/Date Competed5 Design/ConstructionWater service - Permits, procedures, plans, installation, inspection5 Finance/LegalTax ID numbers/accounts - apply for federal, state unemployment insurance, state sales tax5 Ongoing ServicesInsurance agent - building, general liability, liquor liability, workman's comp, group medical5 OperationsTable mix & arrangement - determine mix of 2 top, 4 top, round, booths - determine booth / table positions, table numbers4 AdministrationLiquor license - apply for - consider hiring firm to assist in processing application4 Design/ConstructionWater quality - test for hard water, take bids for water softening, filtration4FF&ESafe for office - determine type, bid & order4 Food & BeverageList of available suppliers - create list of suppliers for food, beverages & supplies4 MarketingMenu boards & pictures - determine type, design, order - pictures of key menu items bundled with side & beverage4 MarketingBanners - NOW HIRING /COMING SOON / NOW OPEN 4 OperationsHours of operation - determine for each day/meal period4 OperationsVending machines - cigarettes, pay phones, video games, other4 PersonnelEmployee benefits - determine insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability)

2 & eligibility - vacation, meals, comps, tuition reimbursement, other4 PersonnelEmployee job descriptions - create for all staff & management positions - download templates on ChecklistPage 10 of 24 Restaurant Startup ChecklistCountdown to OpeningMonths Before OpeningCategoryActivityResponsiblePerson /PartyTargetCompletionDateStatus/Date Competed4 PersonnelManagement team - start interviewing/selection process4 PersonnelOrganizational chart - create organizational chart for restaurant3 Smallwares / SuppliesUniforms - finalize design; kitchen, service, bar, host staffs, managers3 AdministrationEmployee meal policy - determine policy3 AdministrationEmployee timekeeping system - decide on stand alone, time cards, manual, POS3 Design/ConstructionCleaning crew - bid & select vendor for initial & final clean3 Design/ConstructionExterior signage - primary, handicap, reserved, valet, hours of operation, delivery times3 Design/ConstructionSupplier, contractor.

3 Sub-contractor contacts - create master phone & contact list with emergency numbers3FF&ESoda system installation - select vendor & set up installation date3 Finance/LegalLine of credit - set up working capital line of credit with bank3 Food & BeverageBeer - decide what bottled / draft beers to stock3 Food & BeverageFood inventory - create master inventory list of all ingredients/products to stock3 Food & BeverageLiquor - determine well/premium/super premium brands3 Food & BeverageLiquor, beer & wine inventory - create inventory worksheets for taking physical inventories - download Inventory Worksheet template on & BeveragePrice menu - determine final price points on all menu itemsStartup ChecklistPage 11 of 24