Server Training Schedule Template
Get new servers ready faster with this 5-day training timeline
- Reduce training chaos with a structured day-by-day plan
- Cut early turnover by building confidence from day one
- Customize the timeline to match your restaurant's priorities
Reduce training chaos with a structured day-by-day plan
Server Training Schedule Template.xls
How to use your server training schedule template
- Download the template and fill in your restaurant-specific details (POS system, menu items, policies).
- Assign trainers and schedule each day’s activities before the new hire’s first shift.
- Use the readiness checks to verify skills before moving to the next day.
- Adjust the timeline based on your priority: speed, upselling, or guest experience.
Build consistency across every new hire
Every server you bring on should get the same foundation—protocols, POS basics, service recovery steps, and timing expectations. This template removes the guesswork. You're not winging training every time someone new walks through the door. Instead, you're following a repeatable system that covers safety, speed, and guest interaction. That means fewer mistakes, faster ramp-up, and a more consistent guest experience.
Prove readiness before they go solo
Gut feelings don't cut it when deciding if a new server is ready to handle a section. This template includes measurable readiness checks at the end of each day—roleplay scenarios, order accuracy targets, and timing benchmarks. That clarity protects your guests, your kitchen, and your new hire's morale.
How 7shifts makes server onboarding easier
7shifts smooths onboarding by centralizing schedules, training assignments, and team communication in one platform. Assign training shifts, track progress, and keep new hires connected with trainers all from the app. Reduce confusion and get servers on the floor faster.
“It is SO easy to use. It is intimidating at first familiarizing yourself with the platform but after a few minutes it feels so natural using it. I used to do all of my scheduling on an excel spreadsheet. It would take two or three times as long as it takes me now on 7shifts.”
Eddie Cuellar
Restaurant owner, Tower Burger
“I was originally drawn to 7shifts because of their simple and easy interface for scheduling, but when I found out they also did payroll, it was a no-brainer. My employees onboarded via the 7shifts mobile app in 10 minutes and I'm already saving hours of time when it comes to processing payroll. Total game changer.”
Fahad Hanif
Owner/Operator, Halal Guys
“If you're a restaurant professional, this is a mandate. If this is a hobby for you, by all means, use something else. Use Excel, use post-it notes if you write it down. But if you're a professional and this is your career and your actual goal is to earn profit for your business, then there's no viable solution or anything that would make sense other than this. There just isn't.”
Mike Bausch
Owner, Andolini's
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