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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
Meal Discount
401(K) retirement savings program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare discount
Employee assistance program

Job Description

First Watch is the leading daytime dining restaurant concept dedicated to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch offers a rotating chef-driven menu that features high-quality flavors at their peak throughout the year. From classic favorites to fresh and innovative dishes like the Kale Tonic, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and its signature Million Dollar Bacon, First Watch prides itself on delivering an exceptional food experience. The company operates over 600 restaurants across 32 states and has earned numerous local awards for "Best Breakfast"... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience
  • certification in food safety
  • ability to work mornings and weekends
  • strong leadership and organizational skills
  • effective communication abilities
  • capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • willingness to uphold company values and policies

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • proven experience in restaurant management or similar leadership role
  • strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
  • experience with financial management including budgeting and cash handling
  • problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • proficiency with point of sale systems and restaurant management software

Job Duties

  • learns and supports our you first culture and core values
  • puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations runs 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
  • is continuously scouting for and interviewing candidates to join our team
  • keeps our company assets secure
  • including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
  • understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
  • puts an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, 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 our admin duties - and gets required paperwork in on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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