Daytime Restaurant Operations Manager — Lead Service & Growth

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

Career growth opportunities

401(k) plan

Meal discount

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Operations Manager who loves mornings and delivering exceptional service. This role oversees kitchen and dining experiences, coaches teams, and upholds our You First culture to ensure smooth daily operations and strong guest satisfaction.

You will drive adherence to recipes, safety standards, and service steps, while coaching staff to exceed sales and quality goals in a fast-paced daytime dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising daily restaurant operations.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Certified in food safety and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Learns and supports our You First culture and core values.
• Oversees daily operations to meet plan and maintain high standards.
• Ensures recipes and food quality are followed.
• Knows sales goals and works to exceed them.
• Trains and develops team members daily.
• Maintains asset security and proper paperwork.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Food safety

Job description

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Operations Manager who loves mornings and delivering exceptional service. This role oversees kitchen and dining experiences, coaches teams, and upholds our You First culture to ensure smooth daily operations and strong guest satisfaction.

You will drive adherence to recipes, safety standards, and service steps, while coaching staff to exceed sales and quality goals in a fast-paced daytime dining environment.