Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
One shift - no night shifts
Opportunity for career growth
Employee assistance program
401(K) retirement savings program
Quarterly bonus payment
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Back up child and elder care
Supplemental Insurance
Meal Discount
Calm app premium access
Telemedicine access
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the freshest ingredients available. Operating more than 600 restaurants across 31 states, First Watch follows a unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy. This means their chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to ensure the highest-quality flavors are always at their peak. The menu offers elevated versions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and signature dishes such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and Million Dollar Bacon. Beyond excellent food, First Watch is deeply committed... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous management experience in restaurant or hospitality industry
- Food safety certification
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in handling operational and administrative responsibilities
- Customer-focused mindset
- Willingness to work mornings and weekends
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in restaurant management or a related supervisory role
- Certification in food safety
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Competency in handling administrative tasks and financial reporting
- Familiarity with customer service excellence principles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to upholding company core values and culture
Job Duties
- Learn and support the You First culture and core values
- Put supervisory skills to work ensuring daily operations run according to plan with high standards
- Understand and follow recipes precisely to maintain food quality
- Know restaurant sales and traffic goals and work to exceed them
- Coach and observe the implementation of First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
- Apply the background story of the company’s 10 Commitments in daily operations
- Respond promptly to customer and employee concerns
- Communicate and take ownership of repair and maintenance issues
- Be certified in food safety and coach safe food handling practices
- Scout for and interview candidates to join the team
- Secure company assets including computers, point of sale systems and equipment
- Understand the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
- Put an immediate stop to inappropriate behavior and investigate as necessary
- Train, coach, and develop team members daily
- Recognize performance that exceeds expectations
- Account for all daily revenues and deposits
- Complete administrative duties and submit required paperwork on time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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