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A Note from Sam
+ Kiowa — I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am that you signed the Operating Agreement and officially locked arms with me on this. That wasn't just a signature — it was trust, and I don't take that lightly.
+ You believed in this vision before there was a trailer, before there was revenue, before there was proof. That kind of faith is rare, and I want you to know it's seen and deeply valued.
+ Annie helped me draft the culture and values foundation for our employee handbook (sections 1-3 below). I wanted to get those principles locked in early because they shape everything else we build. But the operational backbone — the compliance, the SOPs, the systems that make this thing actually scale — that's YOUR territory. That's what you were built for.
+ This tracker shows where we stand and what each of us is responsible for completing. We're building something real, and I'm honored to be building it with you.
+ Let's get it. 🤝
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+| # | Section | Owner | Status | Notes |
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+
+ | 1 |
+ Welcome to The Daily Pour |
+ Done |
+ Complete |
+ Brand identity, who we are, what employees are joining |
+
+
+ | 2 |
+ The Five Daily Pour Principles |
+ Done |
+ Complete |
+ Core values with shift examples + customer impact |
+
+
+ | 3 |
+ Being Part of the Pour (Conduct Standards) |
+ Done |
+ Complete |
+ 7 behavioral standards for daily work |
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+
+
+ | 4 |
+ Employment Basics |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ At-will statement, classifications (FT/PT/seasonal), probation, job descriptions |
+
+
+ | 5 |
+ Hiring & Onboarding |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Application process, background checks, I-9, orientation checklist, training period |
+
+
+ | 6 |
+ Compensation & Pay |
+ Sam |
+ Not Started |
+ Pay schedule, direct deposit, overtime, tip policy, raises, deductions |
+
+
+ | 7 |
+ Work Schedule & Attendance |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Hours, shift scheduling, tardiness, no-call/no-show, shift swaps |
+
+
+ | 8 |
+ Time Off & Leave |
+ Sam |
+ Not Started |
+ PTO, sick leave, unpaid leave, bereavement, jury duty |
+
+
+ | 9 |
+ Benefits |
+ Sam |
+ Not Started |
+ Free drinks, discounts, future benefits roadmap |
+
+
+ | 10 |
+ Dress Code & Grooming |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Uniform, apron, shoes, jewelry, hygiene (food service standards) |
+
+
+ | 11 |
+ Health & Safety |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Food handling, burns protocol, slip/fall, first aid, emergency procedures, OSHA |
+
+
+ | 12 |
+ Food Safety & Sanitation |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Handwashing, allergens, temp logs, cleaning schedule, health dept prep |
+
+
+ | 13 |
+ Equipment & Trailer Care |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Espresso machine, generator, POS, open/close procedures, damage reporting |
+
+
+ | 14 |
+ Cash Handling & POS |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Register procedures, drawer counts, over/short, theft, refund authority |
+
+
+ | 15 |
+ Customer Service Standards |
+ Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Greeting, speed targets, complaints, comps, difficult customers |
+
+
+ | 16 |
+ Social Media & Brand |
+ Sam |
+ Not Started |
+ What employees can/can't post, photos on shift, brand representation |
+
+
+ | 17 |
+ Anti-Harassment & Discrimination |
+ Attorney |
+ Not Started |
+ EEO statement, protected classes, reporting procedure, retaliation prohibition |
+
+
+ | 18 |
+ Drug & Alcohol Policy |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Zero tolerance on shift, impairment definition, testing (optional) |
+
+
+ | 19 |
+ Discipline & Termination |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Progressive discipline, immediate termination offenses, final pay, property return |
+
+
+ | 20 |
+ Separation & Resignation |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ 2-week notice, exit process, final paycheck (Indiana law), property return |
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+
+ | 21 |
+ Acknowledgment Page |
+ Sam + Kiowa |
+ Not Started |
+ Employee signature confirming receipt + understanding of handbook |
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Kiowa owns the most sections because they're all operational/compliance — exactly what the OA defines as her role (SOPs, compliance, systems for scale).