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

Job Description

First Watch is a pioneering leader in the daytime dining industry, renowned for its dedication to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the freshest ingredients. Established with a passion for quality and community, First Watch operates over 600 restaurants across 32 states, making it a significant player in the casual dining sector. The company follows a unique 'Follow the Sun' culinary philosophy, which means their chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to showcase seasonal flavors and the highest-quality produce and ingredients. This approach ensures that every dish—from fan favorites like the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Quinoa Power Bowl... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • proven leadership experience preferably in restaurant operations
  • food safety certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work early mornings and weekends
  • strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous management experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment preferred
  • food safety certification required or willingness to obtain
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • ability to coach and develop team members effectively
  • strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • customer service oriented mindset
  • knowledge of restaurant operations and food safety standards

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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