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
Childcare discount
Meal Discount
Calm app access
Job Description
First Watch is a prominent daytime dining restaurant chain renowned for serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. With over 620 restaurants spread across 32 states, First Watch has cemented its position as a leader in the breakfast and brunch segment. Guided by its unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, the restaurant's chef-driven menu rotates five times annually to highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak, offering elevated versions of classic dishes along with innovative drinks like the Kale Tonic and signature items such as the Million Dollar Bacon. The company's commitment to community is... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant management or related role
- Valid food safety certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to work mornings and early afternoons
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Capacity to handle urgent issues effectively
Job Qualifications
- Experience in restaurant management or hospitality leadership
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and lead a team
- Proven track record of meeting sales goals
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Certification in food safety preferred but not mandatory
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
Job Duties
- Learn and support the You First culture and core values
- Put supervisory skills to work ensuring daily operations run according to plan and high standards
- Ensure all recipes are followed as sourced
- Understand and work to exceed restaurant sales and traffic goals
- Coach and observe the First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
- Implement the 10 Commitments in daily operations
- Respond urgently to customer and employee concerns
- Communicate and take ownership of repair and maintenance issues
- Maintain certification in food safety and coach safe food handling practices
- Scout and interview candidates to join the team
- Secure company assets including computers, point of sale, security systems, and equipment
- Know the responsibilities of every restaurant position
- Address and investigate any inappropriate behavior immediately
- Train, coach, and develop team members daily
- Recognize performance excellence
- Manage daily revenues and deposits
- Complete administrative duties and paperwork on time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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