Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
401(k) retirement savings
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Meal Discount
Childcare Discount Program
Employee assistance program
Premium access to the Calm App
Telemedicine access
Job Description
First Watch is a renowned leader in the daytime dining industry, proudly serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch across more than 600 restaurants in 32 states. Established with a commitment to quality, hospitality, and community, First Watch embraces a unique culinary philosophy known as "Follow the Sun." This approach ensures that their chef-driven menu rotates five times annually, featuring the freshest, highest-quality flavors and innovatively elevated renditions of classic dishes. Customers have come to cherish fan favorites like the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and Million Dollar Bacon, alongside vibrant fresh juices such as the Kale Tonic. Beyond providing... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food safety certification
- Previous restaurant management experience preferred
- Ability to work mornings and lead a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle customer and employee concerns promptly
- Must be able to oversee daily restaurant operations and financial transactions
- Must adhere to all company policies and food safety standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous restaurant management experience preferred
- Food safety certification required
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Knowledge of restaurant sales and customer service standards
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
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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