Busser

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Spot Pet Insurance

Calm App premium access

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Busser to assist with cleaning and resetting tables quickly, support hosts and servers, and help maintain a welcoming dining room. You will contribute to a smooth daytime dining experience in a collaborative team setting.

Ideal candidates communicate well, are able to work in a fast-paced environment, and meet the minimum age requirement. The role offers hands-on experience in guest service and opportunities for growth within a popular

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication are essential in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Ability to keep tables clean, sanitized, and reset promptly.
• Solid basic hospitality and guest-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and believ e in the importance of teamwork.
• Clear, clean, sanitize & reset tables in under 3 minutes.
• Update and communicate to Hosts & Servers when tables are available for seating.
• Perform other duties such as light housekeeping, rolling silverware, restroom cleanliness, etc.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Job description

Overview

A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)

All employees are eligible for the following:

• Health Insurance*
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
• Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for health care expenses*
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for dependent care for children up to age 13*
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program*
• 50% meal discount for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants
• Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience
• Employee Assistance Program and personal / professional coaching
• Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - must meet the minimum hourly requirements
• Tuituion Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Complimentaty premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
• Perks at Work (over 30,000 discount on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)

*FT Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment and must enroll within 30 days of employment.

About The Position

Equipped with a spray bottle, sturdy tray and clean cloth towel, a First Watch Busser uses magician-like moves to clean re-set tables within 3 minutes. They are often our silent communicators – making contact with a nearby Host to signal “table readiness.”Does this sound like you? Our Bussers (just to name a few):

• Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
• Clear, clean, sanitize & reset tables in under 3 minutes
• Update and communicate to Hosts & Servers when tables are available for seating
• Perform other duties such as light housekeeping, rolling silverware, restroom cleanliness, etc.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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 multiple times per 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. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact to our communities – raising approximately $2.0 million to date. A recipient of many “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, and also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by the Best Practice Institute – an accolade most recently featured in The Wall Street Journal – after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, as well. With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 630 First Watch restaurants in 32 states. 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.