ops #maintenance #managers #checklist
Monthly maintenance — typically first Monday of the month.
Deep cleaning
- [ ] All baseboards scrubbed (FOH + BOH)
- [ ] All overhead vents wiped
- [ ] All wall corners de-cobwebbed
- [ ] Window cleaning (interior + exterior accessible)
- [ ] Behind/under every piece of equipment vacuumed
- [ ] Walk-in shelving disassembled, scrubbed, reassembled
- [ ] Bar back: every bottle removed, shelving scrubbed, bottles wiped and replaced
Equipment service
- [ ] Glasswasher: chemical reservoirs inspected, refilled
- [ ] Dishwasher: same
- [ ] Soda gun lines: full cleaning (equipment-soda-gun)
- [ ] Draft system: line cleaning (or schedule per vendor) (equipment-draft-system)
- [ ] Espresso machine: gasket inspection, replace if worn
- [ ] HVAC filters: change
- [ ] Walk-in door gaskets: inspect, schedule replacement if torn
- [ ] Yakitori grill ventilation: deep clean
Inventory
- [ ] Glassware count vs par — order replacements for breakage
- [ ] Small wares (jiggers, strainers, shakers): count, replace damaged
- [ ] Linens count (bar towels, napkins): order if low
- [ ] Office supplies, printer paper, receipt paper: restock
Documentation
- [ ] Review month's incident reports
- [ ] Update emergency contact list (vendors, fire/police, GM/owner)
- [ ] Pest control record on file
Sign-off
GM signature: Date: