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First Watch

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
meal discounts
growth opportunities
Perkspot corporate perks program
ZayZoon on-demand pay advances
Shoes for Crews
company-paid Food Handler and Alcohol certifications
flex scheduling
Generous salary
bonus potential

Job Description

First Watch is a nationally recognized and award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant chain known for its unique menu creations and a culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Operating as a franchisee of the First Watch brand, MH Restaurants manages locations that emphasize daytime-only operating hours from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, ensuring there are no night shifts for their teams. This operating model offers a work-life balance highly valued by employees, making it an attractive place to build a career within the hospitality industry. First Watch's reputation is built on delivering high-quality food made from fresh ingredients combined with exceptional... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays
  • Flexible schedule helpful
  • Must be ServSafe certified and uphold all ServSafe guidelines
  • Ability to manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness
  • Leadership skills for hiring, supervision, development, and termination of employees
  • Ability to complete required training assigned through the company training portal
  • Adherence to consistent and reliable work schedule
  • Demonstrated ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the MH Restaurants group brand
  • Ability to perform duties in a safe manner

Job Qualifications

  • College degree in hospitality management or acceptable experience in the industry
  • Minimum of 10 years in the hospitality industry with 5 years of management experience
  • Excellent communication skills with customers and employees
  • Knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, Restaurant Applications)
  • Complete understanding of creating and performing to operating budgets
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
  • Knowledge and experience in restaurant management
  • Positive interpersonal skills required
  • Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
  • Valid Food Handler Certificate required

Job Duties

  • Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant achieving defined organizational results
  • Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs
  • Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance
  • Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service of kitchen and dining areas while ensuring compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances
  • Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
  • Estimate food and beverage costs, work with corporate office staff for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies, and supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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