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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 $55,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

401(K) retirement savings program
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Childcare Discount Program

Job Description

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With a strong commitment to quality ingredients and chef-curated menus, First Watch embraces a philosophy known as "Follow the Sun" that inspires seasonal culinary creativity by rotating their menu five times a year. This allows them to feature the freshest flavors and elevate classic favorites with innovative dishes like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowls, and their signature Million Dollar Bacon. Established with the mission of offering exceptional food and unbeatable hospitality, First Watch operates over 600 restaurants across 32 states. Their presence and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years experience in restaurant management or related field
  • Ability to work morning shifts with no night shifts
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Valid food handler certification or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to coach and mentor a diverse team
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Job Qualifications

  • Food safety certification or willingness to obtain
  • Proven leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality management
  • Strong coaching and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations including front-of-house and back-of-house management
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales goals and manage budgets

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)

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