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Restaurant Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare discount
Mental wellness resources

Job Description

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and chef-driven recipes. The company operates over 600 restaurants across 31 states, making it one of the largest and most respected brands in the daytime dining segment. Known for its commitment to exceptional food, hospitality, and community involvement, First Watch has garnered numerous awards including Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards for Best Breakfast in 2025 and recognition as America's Most Loved Workplace in 2024. The company operates with a unique philosophy called YOU FIRST, which prioritizes employees' happiness and empowerment, allowing them... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in restaurant management or supervision
  • Food safety certification
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Availability to work mornings and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in restaurant management or supervisory role
  • Certification in food safety
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to coach and develop team members
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations and customer service best practices
  • Proven ability to achieve sales and operational goals

Job Duties

  • Learns and supports our You First culture and core values
  • Puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations run according to plan and with high standards
  • Understands that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
  • Knows the restaurant sales and traffic goals and works to exceed them
  • Coaches and observes the First Watch Five Steps of Service being implemented at every table
  • Understands the background story of our 10 Commitments and puts them into action
  • Responds with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
  • Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
  • Is certified in food safety and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
  • Scouts for and interviews candidates to join our team
  • Keeps company assets secure including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
  • Understands key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
  • Puts an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior and investigates as needed
  • Trains, coaches and develops team members daily
  • Recognizes performance that goes above and beyond
  • Accounts for all daily revenues and deposits
  • Completes admin duties and submits required paperwork on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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