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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Meal Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare discount
Wellness Program
flexible scheduling

Job Description

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant concept renowned for serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. This chef-driven establishment follows a "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, with a menu that rotates five times a year to showcase the highest-quality and seasonal flavors. Their offerings include elevated versions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and signature dishes such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and the famous Million Dollar Bacon. The company is deeply committed to community engagement, donating a portion of every kid's meal sold to impactful organizations, having... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in restaurant management or related hospitality field
  • Food safety certification
  • Availability to work morning and daytime shifts
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to handle fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to upholding company core values

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Certification in food safety
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage both kitchen and front-of-house operations
  • Understanding of sales and performance metrics
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Ability to handle administrative duties effectively

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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