Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) retirement savings program
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Childcare Discount Program
Spot Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Complimentary premium access to the Calm App
unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch, using only the freshest ingredients to deliver a chef-driven, seasonal menu. Founded on the "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch rotates its menu five times a year to feature peak-season flavors and offer elevated versions of classic favorites alongside original creations such as the Kale Tonic juice, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and the signature Million Dollar Bacon. As a company, First Watch is deeply committed to quality, hospitality, and community, operating over 620 restaurants across 32 states. The brand has received numerous... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Eligible to participate in 401(k) retirement savings after 60 days of employment
- Ability to work daytime shifts (no night shifts)
- Food safety certification required
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle customer and employee concerns professionally and with urgency
- Willingness to enforce company policies and standards
- Ability to manage daily restaurant operations and administrative tasks
- Physical ability to stand and move throughout the restaurant during shifts
- Effective communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in restaurant management or similar leadership role
- Certified in food safety
- Strong supervisory and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
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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