FEATURE Opening and Closing Procedures Pizzeria owners can save labor costs by revamping some checklists Story by Nora Caley A s restaurant operators look to tighten labor costs, they are adjusting opening and closing procedures. While pizzeria owners and effi ciency experts agree there are no shortcuts for certain tasks related to cleaning and food safety, some items on the To Do list can be checked off during other times of the day, or the next day. Th e key is to fi gure out how many people are needed to perform certain functions, and to set goals for using the time effi ciently. 48 / PIZZATODAY.COM / APRIL 2023http://www.PIZZATODAY.COM