First Watch Restaurants
Restaurant Operations Manager
First Watch Restaurants, Ladys Island, South Carolina, United States, 29907
Our You First Philosophy
In addition to no night shifts and a fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers and about you—our employees. Each day we put our staff first, empowering them with independence to make decisions that drive an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience. We love our employees more than bacon.
Perks (and not just the coffee!)
One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(K) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and must be 21 years of age to participate)*
As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you will be eligible for quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant's performance.
Life Insurance*
Short Term Disability*
Long-Term Disability*
Dental*
Vision*
Health Insurance*
Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care*
Spot Insurance*
Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
Meal Discount
Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
Childcare Discount Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employees must enroll within 30 days for hire and the benefit begins the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
Responsibilities First Watch Managers love mornings and the smell of bacon, and most importantly, they have an innate passion for serving others. We hire managers that coach and develop team members who in turn fall in love with serving others.
We are proud of our food; we don’t subscribe to old BOH versus FOH structures. At First Watch, each manager supervises both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
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
Who We Are First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using the freshest ingredients. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest‑quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon.
First Watch proudly donates part of each kid’s meal to community causes. Named 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast and 2025 & 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America.
For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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In addition to no night shifts and a fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers and about you—our employees. Each day we put our staff first, empowering them with independence to make decisions that drive an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience. We love our employees more than bacon.
Perks (and not just the coffee!)
One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(K) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and must be 21 years of age to participate)*
As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you will be eligible for quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant's performance.
Life Insurance*
Short Term Disability*
Long-Term Disability*
Dental*
Vision*
Health Insurance*
Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care*
Spot Insurance*
Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
Meal Discount
Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
Childcare Discount Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employees must enroll within 30 days for hire and the benefit begins the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
Responsibilities First Watch Managers love mornings and the smell of bacon, and most importantly, they have an innate passion for serving others. We hire managers that coach and develop team members who in turn fall in love with serving others.
We are proud of our food; we don’t subscribe to old BOH versus FOH structures. At First Watch, each manager supervises both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
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
Who We Are First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using the freshest ingredients. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest‑quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon.
First Watch proudly donates part of each kid’s meal to community causes. Named 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast and 2025 & 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America.
For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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