First Watch Restaurants
Restaurant Operations Manager
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First Watch Restaurants
Join our team – we prioritize our people, no night shifts, and a chef‑curated menu.
Overview We care about our customers and our employees. Our YOU FIRST culture empowers staff to make decisions that enhance breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences. We love our employees more than bacon.
Key Responsibilities
Leans and supports our People First culture and core values
Ensures daily operations run smoothly and meet high standards
Follows recipes and ensures food quality
Knows restaurant sales and traffic goals and works to exceed them
Coaches and observes First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
Applies understanding of the 10 Commitments
Responds urgently to customer and employee concerns
Owns repair and maintenance issues and communicates solutions
Is certified in food safety and coaches on safe food handling
Scouts, interviews, and hires candidates for the team
Secures company assets, including POS and equipment
Knows responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
Handles inappropriate behavior and investigates as needed
Trains, coaches, and develops team members daily
Recognizes outstanding performance
Accounts for daily revenues and deposits
Completes admin duties and submits required paperwork on time
Perks & Benefits
No night shifts
Career growth opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Savings Program (eligible after 60 days, age 21+)
Quarterly bonus based on restaurant performance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Dental and Vision
Health Insurance
Bright Horizon – backup child and elder care
Spot Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
Meal Discount
Calm App premium access and 5 gift subscriptions
Unlimited telemedicine via Cirrus MD
Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
Perks at Work 30,000+ discounts on travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more
Childcare Discount Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
About First Watch First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guided by a “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, our chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year with high‑quality flavors. We donate a portion of each kid’s meal to community organizations and have raised over $1.7 million to date. First Watch has received numerous awards, including 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast and 2025 & 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace in America.
EEO Statement 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 prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Restaurants
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First Watch Restaurants
Join our team – we prioritize our people, no night shifts, and a chef‑curated menu.
Overview We care about our customers and our employees. Our YOU FIRST culture empowers staff to make decisions that enhance breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences. We love our employees more than bacon.
Key Responsibilities
Leans and supports our People First culture and core values
Ensures daily operations run smoothly and meet high standards
Follows recipes and ensures food quality
Knows restaurant sales and traffic goals and works to exceed them
Coaches and observes First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
Applies understanding of the 10 Commitments
Responds urgently to customer and employee concerns
Owns repair and maintenance issues and communicates solutions
Is certified in food safety and coaches on safe food handling
Scouts, interviews, and hires candidates for the team
Secures company assets, including POS and equipment
Knows responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
Handles inappropriate behavior and investigates as needed
Trains, coaches, and develops team members daily
Recognizes outstanding performance
Accounts for daily revenues and deposits
Completes admin duties and submits required paperwork on time
Perks & Benefits
No night shifts
Career growth opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Savings Program (eligible after 60 days, age 21+)
Quarterly bonus based on restaurant performance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Dental and Vision
Health Insurance
Bright Horizon – backup child and elder care
Spot Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
Meal Discount
Calm App premium access and 5 gift subscriptions
Unlimited telemedicine via Cirrus MD
Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
Perks at Work 30,000+ discounts on travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more
Childcare Discount Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
About First Watch First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guided by a “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, our chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year with high‑quality flavors. We donate a portion of each kid’s meal to community organizations and have raised over $1.7 million to date. First Watch has received numerous awards, including 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast and 2025 & 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace in America.
EEO Statement 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 prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Restaurants
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