TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift
Turn music on — 65 inside / 80 outside. Turn on all lights to correct setting.
Bring out bar mats & floor mats. Windex all front and side glass.
Bring out bus buckets. Top off BOTH ice wells.
Remove all nipple caps from taps & liquor bottles.
Set up garnishes on BOTH sides. Prep mixes/juice for the day — DATE all prepped items.
Stock all straws & bamboo pics. Fill all napkin trays.
Polish ALL hanging glassware. Bring all glassware out from back. (NO wine/coupe/champagne through dish!)
Fill sani bottle. Clean soda gun — DON'T SOAK. Check if out of anything — communicate to manager.
Bathroom check (toilet paper, napkins, soap, floor clean?). Is the side door light on?
▸ Mid-Shift Maintenance
Lower lights as needed throughout the night.
Keep ice wells, straws, bamboo pics & garnishes topped off at all times.
Monitor & restock beer fridge as needed (beer, Jarritos, ginger beer, grapefruit soda, all bar juices).
Keep bar top clean & organized. Both POS cubbies tidy at all times.
Complete today's Weekly Cleaning task (see Weekly section below).
▸ Closing / End of Shift
Run blender & hand wash. Clear ALL glasses from dinner service & clean.
Restock wine — PUMP & DATE!! Restock alcohol on both sides.
Restock beer fridge — beer, Jarritos, ginger beer, grapefruit soda, ALL bar juices.
Restock/marry — ketchup, hot sauce, salt & pepper, Coco Lopez & pineapple juice.
Put away ALL garnishes into quart containers — DO NOT RUN THROUGH DISH. Put away mixes & all juices.
Clean BOTH soda guns (don't soak). Wipe all liquor bottles in speed rack. Clean speed rack.
Clean ALL bar mats — service bar mats, front & back floor mats.
Wipe down bar top, back bar & clean shelf with glassware. Restock all straws & bamboo pics.
Throw out garbage. Replace garbage bag & bring back. Wipe top of wine fridge.
Windex ALL 3 fridges. Refill ice bin. Dump & clean fruit basket — run containers through dish & put back.
Wipe down blender area. Empty & wipe down ALL sinks (sink all the way to the left TOO!).
Clean Paloma wells. Add nipple caps to ALL beer taps & liquor bottles.
Shut down BOTH POS's. Make sure both POS cubbies are clean & tidied.
Fill merch rack (mark off sheet in office). Turn off Paloma machine & fridge lights.
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete (One Task Per Shift)
Soak all pour spouts. Burn ice, clean ice wells & refill.
Windex dining room mirror & all windows. Windex both bathroom mirrors.
Dust picture frames & 4 wall sconces. Dust dining room shelves (remove items). Dust all ceiling vents & surrounding area.
Clean inside of ALL garbage cans (no bag). Clean bar front kick plate. Clean bottom & tracking of all 3 fridges.
Organize BOTH low boys. Wipe ALL liquor bottles — clean UNDER bottles. Organize walk-in.
Windex bar shelves. Clean bar mirrors — no streaks! Clean ice room. Wipe blender housing thoroughly.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Bartender — Full Team · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift
Polish silverware. Make sure ALL silverware is rolled before doors open.
Fill salt & pepper shakers. Clean ketchup & hot sauce bottles.
Fill ALL water bottles — check for mold/buildup first before refilling.
Make sure straws & bamboo pics are filled at all stations. Bring out all app plates & wipe dry.
Line all taco trays. Date all prepped items.
Make sure all tables are sturdy & set correctly. Curtains at even heights.
Make sure windowsills are clean.
Wipe down outdoor chairs & tables. Bring games outside.
Open all umbrellas. Bring sign outside.
Water plants (unless it's raining — feel soil first).
Bathroom check — toilet paper, napkins, soap, floor clean? Garbages have bags.
▸ Mid-Shift Maintenance
Restock condiments (salt & pepper, straws, napkins) as needed throughout shift.
Bathroom check every hour. Restock paper/soap as needed.
Keep service station organized. Communicate any outages to bartender & manager.
▸ Closing / End of Shift
Roll ALL remaining silverware. Place in correct location.
Marry ALL condiments — ketchup, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
Wipe down all tables & chairs. Make sure windowsills are clean.
Return all games inside — store properly. Lower umbrellas. Bring in sign.
Sweep patio section. Final bathroom check — restock toilet paper, paper towels & soap.
Fill merch rack (mark off sheet in office).
Fill all water bottles for next shift.
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete
Deep clean all ketchup & hot sauce bottles — check for crusting around necks.
Wipe down ALL menus — replace any damaged or dirty ones.
Clean under & behind service station. Organize server supply station/closet.
Wipe all chair legs & table bases. Check and clean all table bases.
Wipe down all window ledges & curtain hardware. Check curtains for damage.
Polish all hanging glassware (coordinate with bar). Check salt/pepper & sugar caddies for replacements.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Server — Full Team · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift
Roll silverware — every piece. Bring to stations before doors open.
Set all tables correctly — silverware, napkins & condiments at every table.
Bring out bus buckets — one per station. Stock at all server stations.
Stock straws & bamboo pics at ALL floor stations.
Fill all water bottles — check for mold/buildup first before refilling.
Bring out all app plates & wipe dry. Line all taco trays.
Make sure all garbages have bags — check both inside & patio.
Wipe down outdoor chairs & tables. Bring games outside. Open all umbrellas.
Sweep & spot clean dining room floor before doors open.
▸ Mid-Shift — Stay On Top of These All Night
Bus tables PROMPTLY — do not let dirty tables sit. Clear & reset immediately.
Run ALL food as called — communicate with kitchen. Confirm table before leaving expo.
Reset tables immediately — silverware, fresh napkins & condiments every time.
Keep straws, napkins & condiments stocked at ALL stations throughout shift.
Refill water at all tables. Keep floor swept in dining room.
Bathroom check every hour — restock toilet paper, paper towels & soap as needed.
Empty garbage as needed — rebag IMMEDIATELY. Communicate any low stock to server & manager.
▸ Closing / End of Shift
Clear & clean ALL tables. Nothing left on any surface.
Roll ALL remaining silverware. Place in correct location for next shift.
Bring games inside — store properly. Lower all umbrellas. Bring in sign.
Wipe all tables & chairs. Stack chairs if applicable.
Sweep dining room & patio thoroughly.
Pull floor mats. Mop dining room & bathrooms.
Empty ALL garbage cans. Replace ALL bags. Bring back to stations.
Clean bus buckets & return to proper storage location.
Restock toilet paper & paper towels in both bathrooms.
Restock napkins & straws at all floor stations for next shift.
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete
Wipe down all baseboards in dining room & hallways.
Wipe all chair legs, bases & table legs. Check for damage — report to manager.
Spot clean walls in dining room. Clean under booth/bench seating.
Reorganize all supply & storage areas. Wipe all door handles, push plates & light switches.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Support Staff — All Configurations · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift
Turn music on (65 in / 80 out). Turn on all lights to correct setting. Check side door light.
Bring out bar mats, floor mats & bus buckets. Windex all front and side glass.
Top off BOTH ice wells. Remove all nipple caps from taps & liquor bottles.
Set up garnishes on BOTH sides. Prep mixes/juice for the day — DATE all prepped items.
Stock all straws & bamboo pics. Fill all napkin trays. Fill sani bottle. Clean soda gun (don't soak).
Polish ALL hanging glassware. Bring all glassware out from back. (NO wine/coupe/champagne through dish!)
ROLL ALL SILVERWARE — every piece. Set all tables correctly (silverware, napkins, condiments).
Bring out all app plates & wipe dry. Line all taco trays.
Fill salt & pepper shakers. Fill all water bottles. Clean ketchup & hot sauce bottles.
Wipe outdoor chairs & tables. Bring games outside. Open umbrellas. Bring sign out.
Water plants. Bathroom check (TP, napkins, soap, floor). Garbages have bags. Check outages.
▸ Mid-Shift Maintenance
Lower lights as needed. Keep ice wells, straws, garnishes & condiments stocked at all times.
Monitor & restock beer fridge as needed (beer, Jarritos, ginger beer, grapefruit soda, juices).
Bus tables promptly — reset immediately with silverware, napkins & condiments.
Bathroom check every hour. Keep floor swept as needed. Complete Weekly Cleaning task.
▸ Closing / End of Shift
Run blender & hand wash. Clear ALL glasses from dinner service & clean.
Restock wine — PUMP & DATE!! Restock alcohol on both sides.
Restock beer fridge. Marry & restock all condiments (ketchup, hot sauce, S&P, Coco Lopez, pineapple juice).
Put away ALL garnishes, mixes & juices into containers.
Clean both soda guns (don't soak). Wipe all liquor bottles. Clean speed rack.
Clean all bar mats & floor mats (front & back). Wipe bar top, back bar & glassware shelf.
Roll ALL silverware. Marry table condiments. Wipe all tables, chairs & windowsills.
Return games. Lower umbrellas. Bring in sign. Pull all floor mats.
Sweep dining room, bar & patio. Mop bar, dining room & bathrooms.
Throw out ALL garbage. Replace ALL bags. Bring back.
Windex all fridges + wipe tops. Refill ice bin. Dump & clean fruit basket (run through dish).
Wipe blender area. Empty & wipe ALL sinks (left sink too!). Clean Paloma wells.
Add nipple caps to all taps & bottles. Final bathroom check (TP, paper towels, soap).
Shut down BOTH POS's. Clean POS cubbies. Fill merch rack (mark in office). Turn off Paloma & fridge lights.
▸ Weekly — Initial When Complete
Soak pour spouts. Burn ice + clean ice wells. Windex all mirrors & windows. Windex bathroom mirrors.
Dust frames, sconces, shelves & vents. Clean garbage can interiors. Wipe baseboards & chair legs.
Clean bar kick plate + fridge bottoms + fridge tracking. Organize low boys & walk-in. Wipe all liquor bottles.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Bartender — Solo (No Server / No Support) · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift — Bartender Handles
Turn music on (65 in / 80 out). Turn on all lights. Check side door light.
Bring out bar mats & floor mats. Windex all front and side glass.
Top off BOTH ice wells. Remove all nipple caps. Set up garnishes on both sides.
Prep mixes/juice for the day — DATE all prepped items. Fill sani bottle. Clean soda gun (don't soak).
Stock all straws & bamboo pics at bar. Fill all napkin trays. Bring all glassware out & polish.
Roll ALL silverware. Bring out app plates & wipe dry. Line all taco trays.
Fill salt & pepper shakers. Fill water bottles. Clean ketchup & hot sauce bottles.
Bathroom check (TP, napkins, soap, floor). Garbages have bags. Check outages — communicate to manager.
↳ Support handles: tables set, bus buckets, outdoor chairs, games, umbrellas, sign, sweep floor, water plants.
▸ Mid-Shift Maintenance — Bartender Handles
Lower lights as needed. Keep ice wells, straws, garnishes & bar stocked at all times.
Monitor & restock beer fridge as needed. Monitor condiment levels on floor — direct support.
Keep bar top & POS cubbies clean. Complete Weekly Cleaning task.
↳ Support handles: bussing, food running, table resets, water refills, floor sweeps, bathroom checks, garbage.
▸ Closing / End of Shift — Bartender Handles
Run blender & hand wash. Clear all glasses from service & clean.
Restock wine — PUMP & DATE!! Restock alcohol on both sides.
Restock beer fridge. Marry & restock all condiments (ketchup, hot sauce, S&P, Coco Lopez, pineapple juice).
Put away all garnishes, mixes & juices. Clean both soda guns. Wipe liquor bottles. Clean speed rack.
Clean all bar mats. Wipe bar top, back bar & glassware shelf. Restock all straws & bamboo pics.
Roll ALL silverware. Marry table condiments. Wipe down windowsills. Return games inside. Lower umbrellas. Bring in sign.
Throw out bar garbage. Replace bag & bring back. Wipe top of wine fridge.
Windex all 3 fridges. Refill ice bin. Dump & clean fruit basket (run through dish).
Wipe blender area. Wipe ALL sinks (left sink too!). Clean Paloma wells. Add nipple caps to all taps & bottles.
Shut down BOTH POS's. Clean POS cubbies. Fill merch rack (mark in office). Turn off Paloma & fridge lights.
↳ Support handles: sweep all areas, pull mats, mop dining room & bathrooms, empty all dining room garbage, chair wipedown, bus buckets away, restock TP & paper towels.
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete (One Task Per Shift)
Soak all pour spouts. Burn ice, clean ice wells & refill. Windex all mirrors & windows.
Dust frames, sconces, shelves & all ceiling vents. Clean inside garbage cans (no bag).
Bar kick plate, fridge bottoms & fridge tracking. Organize low boys. Wipe all liquor bottles. Organize walk-in.
Windex bar shelves & bar mirrors (no streaks). Clean ice room. Wipe blender housing thoroughly.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Bartender — No Server / Support On Floor · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift
Polish silverware. Make sure ALL silverware is rolled before doors open.
Bring out bus buckets. Set all tables correctly — silverware, napkins, condiments.
Fill all water bottles (check for mold/buildup first). Stock straws & bamboo pics at all stations.
Bring out all app plates & wipe dry. Line all taco trays.
Fill salt & pepper shakers. Clean ketchup & hot sauce bottles.
Make sure all tables are sturdy & set correctly. Curtains at even heights. Windowsills clean.
Wipe outdoor chairs & tables. Bring games outside. Open all umbrellas. Bring sign outside.
Water plants (unless raining — feel soil first). Sweep & spot clean dining room floor before open.
Bathroom check — TP, paper towels, soap, floor. Garbages have bags.
▸ Mid-Shift Maintenance
Bus own tables PROMPTLY. Don't let dirty tables sit. Reset immediately — silverware, napkins, condiments.
Run all food as called — coordinate directly with kitchen. Confirm table before leaving expo.
Restock condiments (straws, napkins, salt & pepper) as needed. Refill water at all tables.
Bathroom check every hour. Keep floor swept in dining room as needed.
Empty garbage when full — rebag immediately. Communicate low stock to manager.
▸ Closing / End of Shift
Roll ALL silverware. Place in correct location for next shift.
Marry ALL condiments — ketchup, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
Wipe all tables & chairs. Make sure windowsills are clean.
Return all games. Lower umbrellas. Bring in sign.
Sweep dining room & patio. Pull floor mats. Mop dining room & bathrooms.
Empty ALL garbage cans. Replace ALL bags. Bring back to stations.
Clean bus buckets & return to proper storage.
Restock toilet paper & paper towels in bathrooms. Final bathroom check & restock soap.
Restock napkins & straws at all stations. Fill water bottles for next shift.
Fill merch rack (mark off sheet in office).
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete
Deep clean all ketchup & hot sauce bottles. Wipe down all menus — replace damaged ones.
Wipe all chair legs & table bases. Wipe down baseboards in dining room section.
Clean under & behind service station. Reorganize server supply station/closet.
Wipe window ledges, curtain hardware. Check curtains & any table items needing replacement.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Server — Solo (No Support Staff) · Week of ________

TASK	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON
◈ Support Staff Handles (Verify Before Leaving) — Do Not Duplicate
Opening: Tables set, bus buckets out, app plates, taco trays, water bottles, games/umbrellas, outdoor chairs, sweep floor.
Mid-Shift: Bussing, food running, table resets, water refills, floor sweeps, hourly bathroom checks, garbage.
Closing: All table clearing, sweeping, mopping, garbage, bus buckets, restock TP/paper towels, chair wipedown.
▸ Opening / Pre-Shift — Server Handles
Polish silverware. Make sure ALL silverware is rolled before doors open.
Fill salt & pepper shakers. Clean ketchup & hot sauce bottles. Date all prepped items.
Make sure straws & bamboo pics are filled at all floor stations.
Make sure all tables are sturdy & set correctly. Curtains at even heights. Windowsills clean.
Water plants (unless raining — feel soil first).
Check toilet paper & paper towels — confirm support has bathroom stocked. Garbages have bags.
Verify with support: tables set, outdoor chairs wiped, games out, umbrellas open, floor swept.
▸ Mid-Shift — Server Handles
Restock condiments (salt & pepper, straws, napkins) as needed. Keep service station organized.
Direct support with bussing, food running & table resets throughout the shift.
Communicate any outages or issues to bartender & manager immediately.
▸ Closing / End of Shift — Server Handles
Roll ALL remaining silverware. Place in correct location for next shift.
Marry ALL condiments — ketchup, hot sauce, salt & pepper. Restock if low.
Wipe down windowsills. Return games inside. Lower umbrellas. Bring in sign.
Final bathroom check — confirm support has restocked TP, paper towels & soap.
Fill merch rack (mark off sheet in office).
Verify support has completed all floor, table, sweeping, mopping & garbage tasks before releasing.
Fill all water bottles for next shift.
▸ Weekly Deep Clean — Initial When Complete
Deep clean all ketchup & hot sauce bottles. Wipe down all menus — replace damaged ones.
Clean under & behind service station. Organize server supply station/closet.
Wipe all chair legs & table bases. Wipe window ledges & curtain hardware.
Polish all hanging glassware (coordinate with bar). Check all table items needing replacement.
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ditch. California-Style Beach Food · Sidework Checklist Server — With Support Staff · Week of ________