Why this Stage matters
Opening day does not create readiness. It reveals everything you did not test.
Opening day does not create readiness. It reveals everything you did not test.
Run a timed mock service with real orders, payment, production, handoff, cleaning, and one planned failure. Record and fix every delay and collision.
Work in order or open the decision that matters most right now.
Opening day reveals what rehearsal missed. Test the complete system while changes are still cheap and private.
Your work: Run a timed mock service with real orders, payments, drinks, cleaning, and one planned failure. Includes Tool37Step 37WorkflowSmooth movement is faster than frantic movement. Good workflow removes collisions, searching, backtracking, and unclear handoffs.
Your work: Trace orders, people, cups, milk, ice, waste, and finished drinks through the unit. Step overview38Step 38QualityConsistency creates trust. A drink should not depend on which team member happens to make it.
Your work: Write measurable recipes and preparation standards, then calibrate the team together. Step overview39Step 39InventoryRunning out loses sales; overbuying traps cash and creates waste. Inventory needs simple minimums and reorder points.
Your work: Count critical stock, record normal usage, and set par levels by service schedule. Includes Tool40Step 40MaintenanceCleaning prevents problems; maintenance finds wear before failure. Both should be scheduled and recorded.
Your work: Create daily, weekly, monthly, and manufacturer-required tasks for every critical asset. Includes Tool