Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,500.00 - $130,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
performance bonuses
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using the freshest ingredients. Founded on the philosophy of "Follow the Sun," the company emphasizes menu rotation five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, including unique culinary creations such as Kale Tonic juices, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowls, and the signature Million Dollar Bacon. With over 620 restaurants across 32 states, First Watch has garnered hundreds of local awards for Best Breakfast and Best Brunch, establishing itself as a destination for quality and innovation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in multi unit restaurant operations
- proven leadership skills
- ability to work well under pressure
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- valid driver's license
- ability to travel frequently
- knowledge of restaurant industry best practices
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 MITs/CAFEs and hourly employees and 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 use 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
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