Bali restaurant opening checklist

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Plan & numbers

Concept, target market and price range definedSite surveyed: access, parking, foot traffic, competitorsTotal budget estimated, including contingencySales projection and break-even calculatedWorking capital set aside for the first months

Legal & permits

Business entity chosen (sole trader, CV, PT, or PT PMA for foreign investors)NIB issued through OSS with the right KBLI codeLease agreement checked by a notary / legal consultantBuilding approval (PBG) & SLF checked for new or altered buildingsHygiene & sanitation certificate applied for with the health officeHalal certification obligations checked for your business type & sizeRegistered for regional food & beverage tax (PBJT) and business tax ID

Building & kitchen

Kitchen layout follows the workflow, with clean and dirty areas separatedGas points, exhaust hood and make-up air plannedGrease trap and floor drains installed before floor finishesElectrical capacity sufficient for all equipmentDrawings, budget and construction schedule approvedKitchen equipment ordered to match menu and capacity

Menu & suppliers

Standard recipe for every dishCost per plate calculated and prices setMain and back-up suppliers chosenOpening stock and stock recording system ready

Team & operations

Organisation chart and job descriptionsKitchen and service staff recruitedKitchen, service and cashier SOPsTraining and operational dry runPOS system and payment methods ready

Marketing & opening

Google Business Profile created and verifiedInstagram account and menu photos readyDelivery app listingsSoft opening for reviewGrand opening and first-month promotion plan

Permit rules can change and differ by regency. Always check with the relevant authority or a legal consultant.

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BALIF&B Consulting

Consultants for opening, growing and turning around food & beverage businesses in Bali — from feasibility study to a built, operating outlet.

Service area: all of Bali — Badung, Denpasar, Gianyar, Tabanan, Klungkung (including Nusa Penida), Buleleng, Karangasem, Bangli, Jembrana.

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Concept & Feasibility Study
Coffee Shop Consulting
Outlet & Kitchen Design-Build
Owner's Consultant (Owner's Representative)
Menu Engineering & Food Costing
Operating SOPs & Staff Training
Pre-Opening & Grand Opening
Audit & Turnaround
F&B Digital Marketing

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Jalan Raya Munggu, Mengwi, Badung, Bali, Indonesia

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