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Pre-Construction
Insurance Evaluation
Pre-Construction,
During Construction, Ops
Liquor Bond
Liability
Workman's Comp
Waste Removal
Solid Waste
Dumpster
Compactor
Burglar/Fire Alarm
Music/Public Address
Telephone Lines-Internal
Code Book
Handicap Regulations
Exits
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Code Book
Emergency Lighting
Bank Reconiliations
Payroll System
Gas Service
Procedures
Drawings/Plans
Inspection
Permit Requirements
Installation
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Telephone Service
Procedures
Drawing/Plans
Inspection
Permit Requirements
Installation
Water Service
Procedures
Drawings/Plans
Inspection
Permit Requirements
Installation
Sewer Service
Procedures
Drawings/Plans
Inspection
Permit Requirements
Installation
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Electric Service
Procedures
Drawings/Plans
Inspection
Permit Requirements
Installation
Banking
Selection of Bank
Construction Account
Operational Account
Payroll Account
Lines of Credit
Deposit bags
Graphic Design
Logo
Type/Font Style
Colors
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Graphic Design
Business Cards
Menus
Signs
Stationary
Letterhead
Coming soon
Opening date
Now hiring
Menu board
No deliveries between
Hours of business
Parking lot
Smoking
Fire marshall
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ADA (disabillities)
Restrooms
Open/Closed
Website
Business Cards
Build restaurant
customer database
Advertising Timetable
Advertising Timetable
Flyers
Operations
Vendor List For
Food
Liquor
Supplies
Contact Salespersons
List of References
Inventory
Initial/Pre-Opening
Replacement
Outside Services
Maintenance
Janitorial
Valet Parking
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Outside Services
Pest Control
Plant Service
Linen Service
Hood/Flue Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning
Window Washing
Payroll
Pre Opening
Management
Hourly
POS System
Wiring
Installation
Training
Establish credit,
delivery schedule
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Parking Lot
Number of spaces
Resurfacing
Entrance/Exits
Handicap
Reserved
Vallet
Landscaping
Pre-Construction
During construction
Maintenance
Construction timetable
Landscaping
Critical path
Construction budget
Sign requirements/Restrictions
Security
Robbery prevention
Night drop
Keys
Telephones
Office line
Fax line
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Telephones
Catering line
Kitchen line
Reservations line
Pay phones
Hours of Operation
Bar
Restaurant
Entertainment
Opening
On Going
Staffing
Front desk
Servers
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Wait assistants
Bartenders
Cooks
Prep cooks
Dishwashers
Supvervisors
Managers
Training
Develop kitchen-opening
checklist & for all departments:
open, close & managers
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Develop sidework
schedules for all FOH
MSDS location
Human Resources
Selection of manager
Organizational chart
Interview of managers
Evaluation of
kitchen manager
Employee performance
evaluation
Uniforms
Dress code
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Reports
Comparisons to budget
Organizational charts
by department
Dining room
Bar
Kitchen
Administration
Employee applications
English/Spanish
I - 9 Tax Forms
Health cards
Server/bartender/
entertainment permits
Orientation
Pre-opening/training schedule
Operational schedule
ServSafe Training
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Opening checklists
Closing checklists
Inventory forms
Workman's comp
Operational Manuals
Safety manual
Financial manual
Catering manual
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Operational Manuals
Kitchen manual
Guest Music
ASCAP/BMI Arrangements
Menu
Preliminary Menu Creation
Children's menus
Birthday favors
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Brunch
Banquet
Table Arrangement
Food inventory
Bar inventory
Supplies inventory
Hood/HVAC Equiptment
Punch List
Contractor
Subcontractors
Out-side Contractors
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Ice machines
Cooking equipment
Refrigeration equipment
Soap
Sanitizer
Towel Dispensers
Kitchen Clock
Anti-fatigue mats
Dry storage
Walk-in
Freezer
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Supply area
Service area
Chemical storage
Bar storage
Kitchen Utensils
Produce list
Obtain bids
Place order
Recieve order
Product list
Obtain bids
Place order
Recieve order
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Tabletop Selection
Plateware
Flatware
Glassware
Linen
Obtain Bids
Order
Arrange delivery
Select Tables
Obtain bids
Order
Arrange delivery
Select Chairs
Obtain bids
Order
Arrange delivery
Select Chairs
Arrange delivery
Obtain bids
Order
Arrange Installation
Bar Operation
Beverage Station
Cups
Lids
Holders
Sodas
Dairy
Canned juices
Bev naps
Straws
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Soda System
Liquor selection
Beer Selection
Draft system
Wine Selection
Wine openers
Paper Products
Guest checks
POS supplies
Take out
Bathroom
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Linen Service
Uniform order
Janitorial Supplies
Floor cleaner
Spot remover
Gum solvent
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Windex
Squeegees
Janitorial Equiptment
Mops
Buckets
Vaccum
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Janitorial Equiptment
Trash cans
Dust pans
Office Equipment
Office Furniture
Desk
Chair
Filing cabinets
Computer System
Monitor
Printer
Internet Service
Software
Food ordering
(from primary supplier)
Word processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation
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Software
Publisher Software
Telephone Equipment
Obtain bids
Order
Arrange delivery
Finals