The short answers are here; each one links to a full guide with the
complete checklist or walkthrough.
What should be on a restaurant opening checklist?
Safety and security first (unlock, alarm, walk the building), then sanitation (sanitizer buckets, surfaces), then stations (stock, brew, equipment on), then cash (till counts), finishing with a manager walk before doors open. Learn more →
What goes on a restaurant closing checklist?
Shut down food safely, clean FOH and BOH, count and secure cash with a logged variance per till, and finish with a final security walk: equipment off, doors locked, alarm set. Learn more →
How often should a restaurant log food temperatures?
Most health departments expect holding temperatures checked every 2 to 4 hours, refrigeration at least every 4 hours, and buffets closer to every 2. Cold holding at 41°F or below, hot holding at 135°F or above. Your local code is the authority. Learn more →
What is a shift lineup or deployment chart?
A shift lineup (deployment chart) maps every scheduled person to a station before the shift starts. The schedule says who is working; the lineup says what each person is doing. Learn more →
How do restaurant employee write-ups and point systems work?
A write-up records facts with timestamps against a named infraction code. Point systems weight each code and total points over a rolling window, commonly 90 days, with defined consequences at thresholds. Learn more →
What should a new hire training checklist cover?
Paperwork and logins before day one, then a Day 1/Day 2/Day 3 path: orientation and shadowing, hands-on with a trainer, then running a station independently, with a sign-off at every step. Learn more →
How do you recognize restaurant employees without a big budget?
Recognize the same shift as the behavior, attach a small dollar-value award with a written reason, keep a leaderboard ranked on what people earn rather than what they have left, and make redemption real: meals, shirts, gift cards. Learn more →
Can I see LineReady before I buy?
Yes. Request a demo and I'll walk you through the app on a short call, using the same setup my own store runs. You can also just start the free month: your card goes on file, nothing is charged for 30 days, and you can cancel before then. Learn more →
How much does LineReady cost?
The first month is free. After that it's $100 per store per month with every feature included and unlimited team members. Founding-rate stores keep that price for as long as they stay subscribed. Learn more →
Is LineReady available on iPhone, iPad, and the web?
Yes. LineReady runs on iPhone and iPad from the App Store and in any browser at linereadyapp.com. One account, same store, in English and Spanish. Learn more →
How long does LineReady setup take?
About 20 minutes. Your access code arrives by email right after checkout; set up with the written steps, or on a free call with me. Your crew joins the same day with a short code. Learn more →