Procedure - Friday Closing

Section: Human Resource Procedures 
Procedure Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Human Resources   
Procedure Name: Friday Closing Procedure
Origination Date: October 2024 

Purpose:
This procedure establishes a standardized closing process for Lydia's Closet operations to maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness for the next business day. It ensures all essential areas including the front desk, lighting, housekeeping, and merchandise displays are properly managed before closing.

Scope:
This procedure applies to all closing shift employees responsible for end-of-day operations at Lydia's Closet. It covers the front desk area, store lighting and music systems, housekeeping duties, and merchandise display maintenance throughout the retail space.

Procedure Steps:

1. Front Desk Management:

   • Collect all hangers from the floor and place them in designated bins

   • Prepare and organize next day's sale date flyers

   • Clean and organize counters, removing all loose items including clothes, papers, and hangers
     
     

2. Systems Shutdown:

   • Turn off all store lighting

   • Switch off music system
     
     

3. Housekeeping Tasks:

   • Vacuum the main area and lobby as needed

   • Clean dressing rooms, removing clothes and trash, and wiping mirrors

   • Inspect bathrooms for cleanliness, restocking toilet paper and paper towels as needed
     
     

4. Merchandise Area Organization:

   • Remove any loose hangers from clothing racks

   • Refold tables of merchandise neatly where needed
     

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This procedure will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly.   

For any questions or further assistance regarding this procedure, employees should contact the HR department at hr@ignition633.org.