Restaurant Operations Manager

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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.

We like to say that we love our employees more than bacon, and that says a lot.

• One Shift – No Night Shifts ever
• Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and people
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and be 21 years of age to participate)*
• Quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant performance for Managers
• 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 travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more
• Childcare Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employees must enroll within 30 days of hire and the benefit begins the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

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, creating a beautiful cycle of restaurant life. Each manager supervises both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.

• Learn and support our You First culture and core values
• Use supervisory skills to ensure daily operations run according to plan and with high standards
• Adhere to food sourcing and recipe fidelity
• Achieve and exceed restaurant sales and traffic goals
• Coach teams on the First Watch Five Steps of Service at every table
• Implement the background story of our 10 Commitments
• Respond promptly to customer and employee concerns
• Own repair and maintenance issues quickly
• Hold food safety certification and coach safe food handling
• Scout, interview, and onboard new team members
• Secure company assets, including computers, point‑of‑sale, security systems and equipment
• Understand key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
• Investigate and address inappropriate behavior immediately
• Train, coach, and develop team members daily
• Recognize performance that goes above and beyond
• Account for all daily revenues and deposits
• Complete administrative duties and submit required paperwork on time

First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept, serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the freshest ingredients. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, the chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year. Our community impact includes donating a portion of each kid’s meal to local causes, raising more than $1.7 million to date. First Watch has received numerous “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards and was named 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards, plus two consecutive #1 Most Loved Workplace® honors.

With over 620 restaurants in 32 states, we are redefining daytime dining. Visit

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing (Restaurants)

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.