Align on last seating time and estimated close with Kitchen and MoD.
Stage closing prep that does not impact guest experience.
Announce Last Call on time and land remaining courses.
Cashout and reports, final resets, lights, doors, and alarms.
Log notes and handoff to next day.
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Quick Checklist
Follow this step‑by‑step to close smoothly without rushing guests. Use the quick flow, then complete sections in order. Chairs go up last after all guests depart.
[ ] Align last seating and timing with Kitchen and MoD
[ ] Stage quiet resets that don’t affect guests
[ ] Announce Last Call on time
[ ] Batch out and verify comps, voids, transfers with MoD
[ ] Facility secure: lights, doors, trash, alarm
[ ] EOD log updated with issues, 86s, maintenance
Timing Anchors
Last Seating: as posted
Last Call: 45 minutes after closing time
Kitchen Service Window: full experience for guests seated up to last seating time; typical max table duration ~60 minutes after last seating when applicable
Last Call (Bar)
Example: “We’re doing Last Call now. Happy to get you one more round.”
Communicate timing to servers and Kitchen
Announce to bar and seated guests politely and consistently
Offer final drinks without pressure; avoid urgency language