Free Checklist to Onboard New Restaurant Staff in Ireland

A clear, practical guide to help Irish hospitality teams welcome new hires with confidence and consistency.

Take the stress out of onboarding—make it easier for you and your team

Bringing someone new onto the floor or into the kitchen is exciting—but without a clear plan, things can get missed. Whether it’s uniforms, payroll details, or basic training, a structured checklist helps make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

This free Restaurant New Starter Checklist is made for restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues in Ireland. It helps managers stay organised and ensures staff feel supported and ready to get started.

What’s inside the checklist:

• A quick overview of why structured onboarding matters in busy hospitality settings

• A printable or digital format you can use throughout the first few weeks on the job

• A list of key tasks to cover when someone joins the team—like setting up payroll details, arranging shadow shifts, confirming rotas, sorting uniforms, and more

Support new hires from day one

A solid onboarding experience sets the tone for everything that follows. This checklist helps managers stick to a clear process, even on the busiest days—while giving new team members a sense of direction, stability, and support.

Download the Free Restaurant Staff Onboarding Checklist for Ireland

Use it for every new hire—front of house, kitchen, bar, or beyond. Print it off, save it to your drive, or share it with your floor managers. However you run your team, this checklist helps you make onboarding smoother, faster, and more consistent.