Daytime Restaurant Ops Manager - Lead Service & Growth

First Watch Restaurants; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

401(K) retirement savings

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Operations Manager who thrives in a morning‑oriented, high‑energy environment. You will supervise both kitchen operations and dining room service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while coaching teams to excellence.

The role emphasizes leading morning shifts, upholding First Watch’s YOU FIRST culture, and driving the restaurant’s performance through strong people leadership and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant teams and delivering service excellence.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to coach and develop staff to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with a focus on high standards and guest satisfaction.
• Coach and develop team members to foster a positive You First culture.
• Ensure recipes and service steps are followed to meet brand quality.
• Monitor sales and traffic goals and work to exceed them.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Food safety

Job description

First Watch Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Operations Manager who thrives in a morning‑oriented, high‑energy environment. You will supervise both kitchen operations and dining room service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while coaching teams to excellence.

The role emphasizes leading morning shifts, upholding First Watch’s YOU FIRST culture, and driving the restaurant’s performance through strong people leadership and brand standards.