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
401(K) retirement savings program
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare Discount Program

Job Description

First Watch is a rapidly expanding leader in the daytime dining industry, celebrated for its commitment to fresh, chef-curated made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus. Rooted in its You First philosophy, the company prioritizes its employees' well-being and satisfaction, fostering a supportive and empowering work culture that allows team members to excel and deliver extraordinary guest experiences. Established with a reputation for high quality and exceptional hospitality, First Watch operates over 620 restaurants across 32 states, making it a well-known and respected brand in the casual dining sector. This company has earned numerous accolades including being voted the #1 Best... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • food safety certification
  • previous experience in restaurant management preferred
  • ability to lead and develop a team
  • excellent communication skills
  • knowledge of food handling and safety protocols
  • ability to manage daily operations and resolve issues promptly
  • must be available to work mornings and daytime shifts

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous restaurant management experience preferred
  • strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • excellent communication abilities
  • proven coaching and team development skills
  • food safety certification
  • ability to handle stressful situations calmly
  • knowledge of restaurant operations and point of sale systems
  • commitment to customer service excellence
  • ability to work mornings and daytime shifts

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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