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

No night shifts
Quarterly bonus
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
401(K) retirement savings program
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare Discount Program
Supplemental Insurance
Unlimited telemedicine access

Job Description

First Watch is a premier Daytime Dining restaurant chain renowned for its chef-curated, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus crafted from the freshest ingredients available. Established on the unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch emphasizes seasonally rotating menus to highlight the finest flavors at their peak, featuring exquisite dishes like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and the signature Million Dollar Bacon. With over 620 restaurants spanning 32 states, First Watch has grown to become a beloved dining destination consistently winning local and national accolades such as Newsweek's Readers' Choice #1 Best Breakfast in 2025 and designation as... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in management or supervisory role in the restaurant industry
  • food safety certification
  • availability to work mornings and weekends as required
  • strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • must be at least 21 years old to participate in 401(k) program

Job Qualifications

  • experience in restaurant management or a related field
  • strong leadership and coaching skills
  • knowledge of food safety standards and certification
  • excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • proficiency with point of sale systems and basic technology
  • commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • ability to recruit, interview, and develop team members

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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