First Watch Restaurants

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
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Meal Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Childcare Discount Program
Wellness app access
telemedicine
Bonus opportunities

Job Description

First Watch is a renowned leader in the Daytime Dining restaurant industry, specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings composed of the freshest ingredients available. Operating more than 600 restaurants across 32 states, First Watch has firmly established itself as a prominent culinary brand guided by its unique "Follow the Sun" philosophy. This approach ensures the chef-driven menu rotates five times annually to highlight peak-season flavors, allowing guests to enjoy elevated takes on classic favorites alongside innovative dishes like the Kale Tonic fresh juice and the signature Million Dollar Bacon.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant management or similar role
  • Food safety certification
  • Ability to work mornings with no night shifts
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Flexibility to handle various operational duties
  • Commitment to follow company policies and culture

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous management experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred
  • Certification in food safety
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations and financial management
  • Customer service oriented
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure

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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