Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $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 savings program
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Meal Discount
Employee assistance program
Childcare Discount Program
access to Calm App
Telemedicine access
Perks at work program
Job Description
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant concept proudly serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. With over 620 locations across 32 states, First Watch has built a reputation for excellence in hospitality, culinary innovation, and community involvement. The company operates under a unique "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, offering a chef-curated menu that rotates five times a year to feature peak seasonal flavors and elevated classics such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and signature Million Dollar Bacon. Recognized with multiple local awards for best breakfast and brunch, First Watch was... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- food safety certification
- minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant or food service management
- strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- ability to work mornings and weekends
- excellent customer service orientation
- effective communication skills
- capacity to lead and motivate a team
- ability to handle stressful situations calmly
- familiarity with restaurant point of sale systems
- willingness to uphold company policies and values
Job Qualifications
- experience in restaurant management or similar supervisory role
- strong leadership and coaching skills
- knowledge of food safety standards and certifications
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to manage daily operations effectively
- proficiency in handling administrative tasks related to restaurant management
- capability to work in a fast-paced environment
- understanding of sales and business metrics
- passion for hospitality and customer service
- ability to recruit 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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