Prospective manager candidates must have realistic expectations of what the job entails and what they need to do to become a successful manager in your restaurant.Templates are available for all management positions for both FOH and BOH... more >>

Receiving is an area where the lethal combination of poor systems, carelessness and greed can add up to big losses in any restaurant. Use this checklist to reveal and correct your weaknesses so you stop risking your hard earned profit whenever a delivery truck pulls up.... more >>

It's important to communicate your catering bids and proposals in a professional, clear and organized manner. The Catering Proposal template includes a cover letter, proposal form and a quick catering/event agreement which are referred to as your restaurant's "Catering Policies."... more >>

The Server Checkout Summary can be used to help managers keep up with server checkouts and the collection of cash for each shift. Just enter the sales for your POS Server Report then post actual receipts to determine cash owed by server.... more >>

Thorough, complete and easy-to-understand employee training manuals are a must for any restaurant wanting to create superior dining experiences for every guest. Download our complete Waiter/Waitress Training Manual Template for a headstart on creating your own.... more >>

Executing your restaurant's annual plan is done one shift at a time. Managers and staff who excel in daily pre-shift meetings tend to be more knowledgeable of profitability, shift preparedness, and customer satisfaction. Use this template as a guide to create your own daily pre-shift meeting guide.... more >>

Financing or raising enough startup capital is often the biggest challenge in making your first restaurant a reality. Find out how over 400 independent operators financed their restaurant and what advice they offer prospective first-time restaurant owners.... more >>

Use this tool to provide your kitchen staff with a build chart of the proper portion sizes and ingredients for each of your menu items. Display the build charts at each cooking station so that cooks can quickly verify the correct recipe portions.... more >>

While it's best to avoid paying cash for products and services, most restaurants find they're unavoidable at times. The best way to control cash payments and keep them to a minimum is to set up a sepa... more >>

Carrying out your restaurant's annual plan is done one week at a time. Managers who excel in weekly planning tend to be more knowledgeable of unit profitability and shift preparedness. Use this template as a guide to create your own weekly agenda form.... more >>

To keep your restaurant consistently clean you need a documented cleaning system and checklist so you know that what needs to be done, gets done every time it should.... more >>

In this webinar, we'll discuss the six essential kitchen systems every restaurant should have to control food cost and promote consistency. Kitchen management doesn't always require a degree in culinary arts, but if the restaurant is to be profitable and consistent, it needs a competent kitchen manager dedicated to systems and procedures.... more >>

Having a fraternization policy is an important first step in taking a proactive stance by defining what is acceptable and non-acceptable behavior in your company. It provides you with a way to go on notice that you take this issue seriously and that it won't be tolerated.... more >>

Whether you operate a takeout delicatessen or a full-service restaurant, the quality of your food and the amount of money you make depends to a sizable degree on how well you manage your food cost & inventory.... more >>

The Master Staffing Worksheet can be used effectively to establish scheduling guidelines based on the forecasted guest count for upcoming weeks.... more >>

Unfortunately, some restaurants don't make it and at some point closing the doors may seem like the only option. Use this checklist to help you create a closing plan for the many tasks you'll encounter such as paying employees, filing your last tax reports, dealing with unpaid vendors, closing bank and credit card accounts, and evaluating bankruptcy options.... more >>

Keeping up with employees schedule needs can be confusing and time consuming. Use this schedule request form for assistance when preparing your weekly schedules.... more >>

Studies show that companies who prepare annual operating budgets are more successful than those who don't. Use this budget worksheet to quickly prepare your annual financial plan to give you and your staff specific, measurable goals throughout the coming year.... more >>

The more organized and efficient your period-end accounting process is, the more accurate your statements will be and the quicker you'll get them.... more >>

Use the Shift Roster as a quick reference to who is working the current shift, their scheduled start and finish times and a place to log in each employees' actual start and finish times as the shift progresses.... more >>