Free Restaurant Staff Training Checklist
By the Hospitality Stack Team · written from hotel & resort F&B experience
Day 1: orientation
Tour of front and back of house; emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first-aid kit; schedule, clock-in and break rules; uniform and hygiene standards; who to ask for help.
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Food safety and compliance
Handwashing, glove use and cross-contamination; allergen procedures; temperature logs; local food handler card requirements (check your health department); responsible alcohol service training where your state requires it. For online food handler card training and alcohol seller/server courses, see ACE Food Handler (paid link: we may earn a commission if you buy a course, at no cost to you; see our disclosure). Full card: ACE Food Handler listing.
Role skills
Menu and specials knowledge, including allergens; POS basics (open, modify, void with manager, split, close); table numbers and sections; opening and closing duties; shadow shifts with a trainer before working solo.
Sign-off
Trainer and manager initial each item; review at 30 days. Store the checklist in your scheduling or HR tool, e.g. 7shifts or Homebase. Browse Scheduling & Staffing.