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Restaurant Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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
401k Retirement Savings
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Meal Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Childcare discount
Telemedicine access
Calm app access
Spot Insurance
Supplemental Insurance

Job Description

First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept, dedicated to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Founded on the innovative "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef-curated menu rotates multiple times per year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak. This commitment results in elevated versions of classic favorites and fresh, unique offerings such as Kale Tonic, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and the signature Million Dollar Bacon. Operating over 630 restaurants across 32 states, First Watch is not just a restaurant but a vibrant community-focused brand known for its exceptional food... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant management or related leadership role
  • food safety certification
  • strong leadership skills
  • ability to work mornings and weekends
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • physical stamina for a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • proven experience in restaurant management or a related hospitality leadership role
  • certified in food safety
  • strong leadership and coaching skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • ability to manage both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
  • knowledge of safe food handling practices
  • experience with scheduling and team development
  • capable of handling financial and administrative responsibilities
  • conflict resolution skills
  • customer service excellence

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)


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