Bar Closing Duties Checklist
Employee Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Time Started Closing: _______________
| Task Category | Task Description | Completed (✓) | Notes/Initials |
| Bar Top & Surfaces | |||
| Wipe down the entire bar top thoroughly | ☐ | ||
| Clean any spills and sticky spots | ☐ | ||
| Wipe down speed rails and bottle displays | ☐ | ||
| Clean and organize any condiment caddies | ☐ | ||
| Wipe down bar stools and any adjacent tables | ☐ | ||
| Glassware & Equipment | |||
| Wash all remaining glassware (or load into dishwasher) | ☐ | ||
| Ensure all clean glassware is stored properly | ☐ | ||
| Clean and wipe down any bar equipment used (e.g., blenders, shakers, jiggers) | ☐ | ||
| Empty and clean any drip trays | ☐ | ||
| Liquor & Beverages | |||
| Secure all liquor bottles (lock cabinets, speed racks, or move to secure storage) | ☐ | ||
| Secure all beer taps and any open bottles/cans | ☐ | ||
| Cover or refrigerate any open wine bottles | ☐ | ||
| Ensure all non-alcoholic beverages are stored properly | ☐ | ||
| Garnishes & Perishables | |||
| Discard any used or perishable garnishes | ☐ | ||
| Cover and refrigerate any remaining usable garnishes | ☐ | ||
| Store any perishable bar snacks appropriately | ☐ | ||
| Ice & Waste | |||
| Empty and clean the ice well(s) | ☐ | ||
| Take out all trash and recycling from the bar area | ☐ | ||
| Replace trash liners | ☐ | ||
| Cash & POS | |||
| Run end-of-day reports from the POS system | ☐ | ||
| Count and reconcile the cash drawer(s) | ☐ | ||
| Prepare the cash deposit according to protocol | ☐ | ||
| Secure the cash drawer(s) or deposit in the designated area | ☐ | ||
| Log any discrepancies in the cash count | ☐ | ||
| General Cleaning | |||
| Wipe down any spills on the floor behind the bar | ☐ | ||
| Ensure bar mats are cleaned or hung up to dry | ☐ | ||
| Turn off any unnecessary lights behind the bar | ☐ | ||
| Final Checks | |||
| Ensure all taps are turned off properly | ☐ | ||
| Double-check that all doors and storage areas are locked | ☐ | ||
| Report any issues or low stock to the manager | ☐ | ||
| Employee Signature: _________________________ | |||
| Manager Signature (if required): _________________ |
Notes:
- This is a general template; feel free to customize it to fit the specific needs and procedures of your bar.
- The "Notes/Initials" column can be used for the employee to initial each task as they complete it or for a manager to add any specific notes.
- Ensure all employees are properly trained on these closing procedures.
Let me know if you'd like any specific sections added or modified!
