Template: shift handoff note

ops #template #managers #all-staff

Use this when the closing MOD leaves notes for the opening team. Lives at the host stand, in the daily ops binder.


Shift handoff: [closing date] → [next opening date]

Closing MOD: [name]
Time: [close time]

Last night's snapshot

  • Covers: [number]
  • Bar sales: $[amount]
  • Comps: [number / $ total]
  • Notable comps: [any over $50 — what + why]

Equipment status

  • [ ] Walk-in: running normal
  • [ ] Bar equipment: normal
  • [ ] Kitchen equipment: normal
  • Issues: [list with details, who to follow up with]

Inventory notes

  • 86'd at close: [list items that need fresh prep tomorrow]
  • Running low: [list items for ordering]
  • Special note for tomorrow's prep: [anything unusual]

Staff notes

  • [anything HR-related: late, sick, coaching needed at next pre-shift]
  • [shoutouts: anyone did something exceptional]

Guest notes

  • [VIPs visiting tomorrow that need extra attention]
  • [outstanding complaints needing follow-up]
  • [any reservations with deposits to confirm]

Specific asks for opener

  • [item]
  • [item]

Closing MOD signature:
Opening MOD acknowledgment:
(signed at start of next shift)