Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,300.00 - $147,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
performance bonuses
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the freshest ingredients available. Founded on the unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch offers a chef-driven menu that rotates five times annually to highlight the highest-quality seasonal flavors. Signature dishes like the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and Million Dollar Bacon have made First Watch a favorite among breakfast lovers nationwide. With more than 620 restaurants spread across 32 states, First Watch has grown to become a nationally recognized brand dedicated to quality, hospitality, and community... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in multi unit restaurant industry operations
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel frequently within assigned market
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Passion for providing excellent service and quality
- Proven track record of achieving results and building & maintaining successful teams
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent - concentration in food & beverage, business, marketing or management is preferred
- Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in multi unit restaurant industry operations
- Proven track record of achieving results and building & maintaining successful teams
- Passion for providing excellent service and quality
- Ability to partner and build relationships while demonstrating leadership and integrity and promoting team success
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently within assigned market
Job Duties
- Leads operational activities for a group of First Watch Restaurants by performing the following in accordance with Company guidelines regarding management development, sales, and profitability, planning and customer and employee relations
- Trains, coaches and develops General Managers and Operations Managers, through timely performance and observation feedback and evaluations
- Follows up on training of MIT's/CAFE's and hourly employees
- Works closely with the Training General Manager to monitor progress
- Ensures development of Operations Managers within compliance of the FW management development programs
- Through effective manpower planning executes the continuous development of the management team and ensures timely and cost effective recruitment of restaurant level management and their training within First Watch
- Ensures the maintenance of a safe and harassment free workplace in all restaurants
- Takes quick and responsible action in solving problems and able to uses reason when dealing with individual or staff performance based issues to include personality conflicts
- Develops for prior approval and then meets or exceeds the area's budget, including capital investments, General and Administrative expenses
- Promotes First Watch outside the restaurant
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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