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Daily Preshift Meeting Templates

Executing your restaurant's annual plan is done one shift at a time. Managers and staff who excel in daily pre-shift meetings tend to be more knowledgeable of profitability, shift preparedness, and customer satisfaction.

Use this template as a guide to create your own pre-shift meeting agenda form. It can be modified to meet the specific needs of your restaurant or bar.

Summary of Features & Benefits:

Discuss anticipated daily sales volume
Provides overview of daily specials, promotions, "86'ed" items
Provides platform for recognizing exemplary teamwork or performance
Keep managers working toward common goals
Discuss staffing levels, training issues

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