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 plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Meal Discount
Childcare discount
Telemedicine access
Calm app subscription
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain dedicated to serving fresh, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With over 620 locations across 32 states, First Watch is known for its chef-curated, seasonally rotating menu that emphasizes high-quality ingredients and culinary excellence. Their culinary philosophy, "Follow the Sun," ensures that the menus change five times a year to feature flavors at their peak, delighting customers with classic favorites and innovative dishes alike. The restaurant has garnered hundreds of awards, including Newsweek's Readers' Choice Award for #1 Best Breakfast in 2025, and has been recognized as the #1 Most Loved Workplace... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- food safety certification
- minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant management or related supervisory role
- ability to work mornings and weekends
- strong communication and leadership abilities
- ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks
- ability to maintain company standards and policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous restaurant management experience preferred
- strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- food safety certification
- ability to coach and develop teams
- effective communication skills
- problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- experience managing front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- knowledge of restaurant financial practices
- commitment to company culture and values
Job Duties
- Learn and support the You First culture and core values
- put supervisory skills to work ensuring daily operations run according to plan with high standards
- understand and enforce recipe compliance for quality food sourcing
- know and work to exceed restaurant sales and traffic goals
- coach and observe implementation of the First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
- apply the 10 Commitments in daily actions
- respond urgently to customer and employee concerns
- communicate and take ownership of repair and maintenance issues
- obtain and maintain food safety certification and coach safe food handling
- scout for and interview job candidates
- secure company assets including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
- understand the responsibilities of all restaurant positions
- stop and investigate inappropriate behavior immediately
- train, coach, and develop team members daily
- recognize performance that exceeds expectations
- account for daily revenues and deposits
- complete administrative duties and submit paperwork on time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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