First Watch Restaurants
Our YOU FIRST Philosophy
In addition to no night shifts and our fully chef‑curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with the independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.
Overview Our YOU FIRST culture begins each day by putting employees first and striving to make them happy. They are empowered with independence to make decisions that help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for customers.
A Few of The 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 a quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant’s performance
Life insurance
Short‑term disability
Long‑term disability
Dental
Vision
Health insurance
Bright Horizon – backup 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
About the Position 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 fall in love with serving others, creating a beautiful cycle of restaurant life continues. We have immense pride in our food and do not subscribe to the old BOH versus FOH management structure. At First Watch, each manager supervises both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
Learn and support our YOU FIRST culture and core values
Put supervisory skills to work, ensuring daily operations run according to plan and with high standards
Understand that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
Know the restaurant sales and traffic goals – and work to exceed them
Coach and observe the First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
Understand the background story of our 10 Commitments and put them into action
Respond with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
Communicate and take immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
Be certified in food safety – and identify and coach on all areas of safe food handling
Continuously scout for and interview candidates to join the team
Keep company assets secure, including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
Understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
Put an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, investigate as needed
Train, coach and develop team members daily
Recognize performance that goes above and beyond
Account for all daily revenues and deposits
Complete our admin duties – and get required paperwork 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 available. 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, and fan favorites such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards and was also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by the Best Practice Institute.
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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Overview Our YOU FIRST culture begins each day by putting employees first and striving to make them happy. They are empowered with independence to make decisions that help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for customers.
A Few of The 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 a quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant’s performance
Life insurance
Short‑term disability
Long‑term disability
Dental
Vision
Health insurance
Bright Horizon – backup 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
About the Position 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 fall in love with serving others, creating a beautiful cycle of restaurant life continues. We have immense pride in our food and do not subscribe to the old BOH versus FOH management structure. At First Watch, each manager supervises both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
Learn and support our YOU FIRST culture and core values
Put supervisory skills to work, ensuring daily operations run according to plan and with high standards
Understand that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
Know the restaurant sales and traffic goals – and work to exceed them
Coach and observe the First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
Understand the background story of our 10 Commitments and put them into action
Respond with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
Communicate and take immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
Be certified in food safety – and identify and coach on all areas of safe food handling
Continuously scout for and interview candidates to join the team
Keep company assets secure, including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
Understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
Put an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, investigate as needed
Train, coach and develop team members daily
Recognize performance that goes above and beyond
Account for all daily revenues and deposits
Complete our admin duties – and get required paperwork 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 available. 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, and fan favorites such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards and was also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by the Best Practice Institute.
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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