https://eauditor.app/2025/06/27/server-sidework-checklist/ Perform Server Sidework Inspection using eAuditor Server Sidework refers to the essential non-customer-facing tasks that restaurant servers perform before, during, or after their shifts to help maintain smooth front-of-house operations. These duties ensure the dining area is clean, stocked, and ready to serve guests efficiently. Server Sidework Checklist Performing a Server Sidework Inspection using eAuditor ensures that all non-service duties assigned to restaurant servers—before, during, and after shifts—are completed consistently, accurately, and in accordance with restaurant standards. By using a digital checklist system, managers can verify task completion, assign corrective actions, and maintain accountability for a clean, well-stocked, and guest-ready dining environment. Purpose of Server Sidework Inspection using eAuditor eAuditor helps restaurant managers: Digitally verify server readiness tasks for opening, shift, and closing periods Maintain stock levels, cleanliness, and complete prep tasks without taking shortcuts. Hold staff accountable through digital checklists and sign-offs Maintain shift consistency, especially in high-turnover teams Document inspections for training, performance tracking, or quality audits Structure of the eAuditor Sidework Checklist Server sidework checklists are typically divided into three key shifts: Opening Sidework Tasks Running/Service Sidework Tasks Closing Sidework Tasks Each task item includes: Pass/Fail or Yes/No options Optional comments or notes Photo capture fields (for visual evidence if needed) Action assignment (if an item is incomplete or incorrect) Signature fields for staff and manager verification Key Sections of Server Sidework Inspection Using eAuditor 3.1. Opening Sidework Checklist Focus: Staff clean the dining area, set the tables, and prepare the supplies. Coffee station and drink dispensers prepped Silverware is rolled or polished and stocked Ice bins filled, water pitchers ready Staff set out bread baskets, condiments, and other pre-shift items. In eAuditor: Tick each completed task Add comments if the stock is low or unavailable Capture photos of fully set stations or flagged deficiencies 3.2. Running Sidework Checklist Focus: Beverage stations are stocked (cups, straws, napkins) Servers assist with bussing as needed Side stations remain clean and organized Condiment stations were topped off Trash cans are monitored and replaced when needed In eAuditor: Note any mid-shift replenishment Take photos if items are consistently running low Assign tasks to specific staff if support is needed Server Sidework Checklist 3.3. Closing Sidework Checklist Focus: Tables wiped, floors swept, and chairs reset Condiment bottles cleaned and refilled Beverage and service stations were restocked Server trays and check presenters cleaned Trash taken out and bins relined Ice wells were emptied and cleaned

1. Server Sidework Inspection with
eAuditor
Server Sidework refers to essential non-customer-facing tasks that restaurant servers
perform before, during, or after shifts to maintain smooth front-of-house operations.
These duties ensure the dining area is clean, stocked, and ready to serve guests
efficiently.

2. Purpose of Digital Sidework
Inspection
Verify Task Completion
Digitally verify server readiness tasks for opening, shift, and closing periods
Maintain Standards
Ensure stock levels, cleanliness, and prep tasks are completed without shortcuts
Staff Accountability
Hold staff accountable through digital checklists and sign-offs
Consistency & Documentation
Maintain shift consistency in high-turnover teams and document inspections for
training, performance tracking, or quality audits

3. Structure of eAuditor Sidework Checklist
Server sidework checklists are typically divided into three key shifts:
• Opening Sidework Tasks
• Running/Service Sidework Tasks
• Closing Sidework Tasks
Each task item includes:
• Pass/Fail or Yes/No options
• Optional comments or notes
• Photo capture fields for visual evidence
• Action assignment for incomplete items
• Signature fields for verification

4. Opening Sidework Inspection
Dining Area Prep
Staff clean the dining area, set tables,
and prepare supplies with proper
placement of silverware, glassware, and
napkins
Beverage Station
Coffee station and drink dispensers
prepped, ice bins filled, and water
pitchers ready for service
Service Items
Silverware rolled or polished and
stocked, bread baskets, condiments,
and other pre-shift items set out
In eAuditor: Tick each completed task, add comments if stock is low or unavailable, and capture photos of fully set stations or flagged deficiencies

5. Running Sidework Inspection
Checklist Focus:
• Beverage stations stocked (cups, straws, napkins)
• Servers assist with bussing as needed
• Side stations remain clean and organized
• Condiment stations topped off
• Trash cans monitored and replaced when needed
In eAuditor:
• Note any mid-shift replenishment
• Take photos if items are consistently running low
• Assign tasks to specific staff if support is needed

6. Closing Sidework Inspection
Dining Area Reset
Tables wiped, floors swept, and chairs reset to standard positions
Station Cleanup
Condiment bottles cleaned and refilled, beverage and service stations restocked
Equipment Maintenance
Server trays and check presenters cleaned, ice wells emptied and sanitized
Final Tasks
Trash taken out and bins relined, final inspection of all areas
In eAuditor: Capture evidence of clean or incomplete sections, assign late tasks to
responsible staff with follow-up dates, and require staff signature to confirm completion

7. Conducting the Inspection - Step by Step
Open Checklist
Open the Server Sidework Inspection checklist on eAuditor at the
relevant time (opening, mid-shift, or closing)
Walkthrough
Walk through the front-of-house and service areas with the staff
Verify Tasks
Verify task completion using checkboxes and comments, taking photos
of any missing or poorly done work
Sign-Off
Assign corrective actions in the app, have server and supervisor sign off
digitally, and generate a report

8. Benefits & Reporting
Post-Inspection Reporting
• Reports auto-generated and saved in eAuditor's cloud
• Dashboards show compliance scores, repeat violations, and staff performance trends
• Reports can be exported for HR documentation or training reviews
Key Benefits
• Reinforces accountability and task ownership
• Ensures consistency across all shifts and locations
• Allows real-time monitoring (even remotely)
• Builds training data for new hires
• Reduces guest complaints due to incomplete prep
eAuditor provides a reliable, structured method to ensure all sidework duties are completed