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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
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Meal Discount
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare Discount Program

Job Description

First Watch is a premier daytime dining restaurant brand, celebrated for its chef-curated, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. Established as a leader in the breakfast and brunch sector, First Watch operates over 600 locations across 32 states, serving fresh, wholesome meals that include fan favorites such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and the signature Million Dollar Bacon. Their culinary philosophy, "Follow the Sun," ensures that the menu rotates five times annually to highlight the freshest ingredients and seasonally peak flavors, elevating classic breakfast and brunch favorites to a new level of quality and flavor. The brand is... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be at least 21 years of age to participate in the 401(k) program
  • must enroll in benefits within 30 days of hire for eligibility
  • ability to work early morning shifts
  • food safety certification required
  • reliable transportation to work location
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to handle physical demands of the job

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in restaurant management or supervisory role preferred
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
  • ability to motivate and develop team members
  • excellent problem-solving skills
  • customer service oriented
  • ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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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