Venue Opening Checklist (printable HTML)
Print one per day and clip to the bar. Or better, replace with a digital checklist that timestamps every check and captures a photo where relevant.
Who it's for
Duty managers, bar managers, GMs, kitchen supervisors.
How to use this template
- 1Complete before doors open — no exceptions.
- 2Any fail: log the escalation and the person notified.
- 3Retain 90 days minimum; longer for EHO-relevant checks.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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