Opening Checklist

Complete these tasks every morning to ensure the store is ready for customers.

Arrive 30 minutes before opening time.

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Opening Procedure

1. Unlock and Enter

• Unlock doors
• Disable security system
• Turn on all lights (main area, kitchen, restrooms)
• Do a quick walkthrough - check for any overnight issues (leaks, damage, etc.)

2. Turn On POS System and Clock In

• Power on Square iPad (POS system)
• Wait for it to boot up
• Clock in and record arrival time

3. Start Equipment That Takes Time to Warm Up

Do these first - they need 15-20 minutes:

• Turn on espresso machine
• Turn on hot water dispenser (set to 180-185°F)
• Let them warm up while you do other tasks

4. Turn On Music and Ambiance

• Turn on music on iPad
• Turn on Bluetooth speaker
• Set volume to appropriate level

5. Make Fresh Tapioca Boba

This takes 30 minutes - start early!

• Cook a fresh batch of tapioca pearls in the boba cooker
• See How to Make Boba for complete step-by-step instructions
• While boba is cooking (30 min), you can do other opening tasks
• Discard any boba from previous day (over 6 hours old is unsafe)

6. Check Milk Supply

• Open refrigerator and check milk
• You need at least 2 full gallons of whole milk
• Also check oat milk and almond milk levels
• If less than 2 gallons: Report to manager immediately so they can order more

7. Stock Supplies from Storage Room

Go to storage room and refill:

• Powders: All boba tea powder containers
• Syrups: All syrup bottles
• Toppings: Jelly, pudding, cheese foam
• Cups: All sizes (small, medium, large)
• Lids: All sizes to match cups
• Straws: Refill straw dispensers
• Napkins: Fill all napkin dispensers

8. Check Trash Bags

• Walk around and check every trash can
• Make sure each one has a trash bag
• Replace any missing bags
• Ensure bags are properly placed (not falling into can)

9. Prepare Workspace

• Wash your hands thoroughly
• Put on clean apron and name tag
• Set up workstation with clean towels
• Fill ice bins with fresh ice
• Set up sanitizer buckets with fresh cleaning solution

10. Clean Customer Area

• Wipe down all tables and chairs
• Clean windows and glass surfaces
• Sweep floor if needed from previous night
• Straighten chairs and arrange furniture neatly
• Check restrooms:
  • Clean if needed
  • Restock toilet paper
  • Restock paper towels
  • Restock hand soap
  • Empty trash

11. Bring In Outdoor Sign

• Go outside
• Remove the Muse & Co faucet sign from the wall outside
• Bring it inside and store in designated location

12. Final Check Before Opening

By now equipment should be ready:

• Check espresso machine is warmed up (indicator light on)
• Check hot water dispenser shows 180-185°F
• Verify POS system is ready
• Fresh boba is prepared and cooling
• All supplies are stocked
• Customer area is clean
• Music is playing

13. Open for Business

• Unlock front door
• Turn on "OPEN" sign
• Flip any "CLOSED" signs to "OPEN"
• Smile and be ready to greet customers!

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Time Estimates

Task	Time
Unlock, lights, clock in	3 min
Start equipment	2 min
Make boba	10 min
Check milk, stock supplies	10 min
Workspace prep	5 min
Clean customer area	8 min
Final checks	2 min
Total	~35-40 minutes

Note: Espresso machine and hot water warm up during other tasks

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Pro Tips

Start equipment first - Espresso machine and hot water take the longest (15-20 min), so turn them on early and do other tasks while they warm up.

Make boba early - It needs time to cool down before you can use it.

Check milk right away - If you're low, manager needs to know ASAP to order more for the day.

Stock as you go - Don't wait until the end. Grab supplies from storage room and refill as you see things are low.

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Common Problems

Equipment won't turn on

• Check power outlets and circuit breakers
• Make sure equipment is actually plugged in
• Call manager if still not working
• See equipment guides: Espresso Machine | Hot Water Dispenser

Low on milk (less than 2 gallons)

• Tell manager immediately
• Check back storage for extra milk
• Manager may need emergency supply order
• Don't open without enough milk for the day

Can't find supplies in storage

• Check Item Locations guide
• Ask manager where items are stored
• Report if truly out of stock

Old boba still in container

• Throw it away immediately
• Never serve boba that's over 4 hours old
• Always make fresh each morning

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Related Pages

• Closing Checklist - End of day
• Equipment Guides - How to use equipment
• POS System - How to use Square
• Item Locations - Where supplies are

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Questions? Ask your manager or email [email protected]