The peak trading period brings opportunity – but also pressure. Increased footfall, seasonal staff, and late-night hours can test even the best-run venues.
Use this checklist to ensure you’re prepared to operate with confidence and control all summer long.
- Stock Flow & Inventory Control
✔️ Conduct a full pre-season stocktake
✔️ Review par levels for high-demand items (drinks, BBQ, specials)
✔️ Check real-time accuracy across EPoS and stock systems
✔️ Review wastage, loss, and high-variance items
✔️ Ensure Nifty19, Capcon’s next generation stock control platform, is fully updated and accessible for all key users
✔️ Schedule regular cycle counts during peak weeks
- Compliance & Licensing
✔️ Confirm Right to Work documentation for all new and returning staff
✔️ Review your site’s licensing conditions ahead of extended hours or special events
✔️ Conduct a spot check on health & safety and fire compliance logs
✔️ Review GDPR/data protection protocols – especially if collecting guest data
✔️ Ensure your employee screening process is up to date and fully documented
- Staff Onboarding & Training
✔️ Deliver refresher training for returning seasonal workers
✔️ Update all team members on operational procedures, loss prevention and guest service standards
✔️ Assign roles for key service periods (e.g. bar leads, shift runners)
✔️ Ensure new hires are briefed on incident reporting and escalation
✔️ Provide clear documentation and training around till access and stock handling
- Loss Prevention Planning
✔️ Schedule targeted compliance audits for high-risk sites or shifts
✔️ Lock in secure stock storage and restricted access areas
✔️ Run an end-to-end check on cash handling and discount policies
✔️ Monitor supplier performance and delivery discrepancies
✔️ Review CCTV coverage, particularly for bars and storerooms
Optional Add-Ons:
Ask about our Dark Web Monitoring, mystery guest audits, or staff screening packs for enhanced protection during busy periods.
Book Your Summer Readiness Review – Capcon’s auditing and compliance specialists are available to provide a full pre-season check tailored to your business.
