Restaurant Operations Manager

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy emphasizes people first. In addition to no night shifts and a chef-curated menu, we focus on empowering employees to provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for customers. About the Position First Watch Managers love mornings and the smell of bacon, and have a passion for serving others. We hire managers who coach and develop team members who enjoy serving others, creating a positive cycle of restaurant life. 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 supervisory skills to work, ensuring daily operations run according to plan and with high standards Understands that great food is sourced for a reason and that 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 at every table Understands the background story of our 10 Commitments – and puts them into action Responds with a sense of urgency to customer and employee concerns Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues Is certified in food safety and coaches in all areas of safe food handling Continuously scouts for and interviews candidates to join our team Keeps 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 and 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 administration duties and submits required paperwork on time Who We Are First Watch is the leading daytime dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. Guided by its culinary philosophy, the menu rotates seasonally to feature high-quality flavors. For more information, visit 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 accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr