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

Day Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain renowned for its chef-curated menu specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The company operates more than 620 locations across 32 states and prides itself on a culinary philosophy called "Follow the Sun," which emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and seasonal menu rotations. First Watch's commitment to quality and hospitality has earned it numerous awards, including 2025's #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards and recognition as the #1 Most Loved Workplace in America for both 2024 and 2025. Beyond its culinary excellence, First Watch is deeply committed to its community,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous restaurant management experience
  • valid food safety certification
  • ability to work morning shifts with no night shifts
  • strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
  • excellent communication abilities
  • attention to detail and organizational skills
  • capability to handle fast-paced work environment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • management experience in a restaurant or related hospitality environment
  • food safety certification
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • customer service orientation
  • ability to motivate and develop a team
  • knowledge of restaurant operations and sales goals
  • problem-solving skills
  • familiarity with safety and sanitation 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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