First Watch Restaurants Hiring for Restaurant Manager – No Nights Ever! (Fort Myers) Job at Fort Myers, FL Full Time

Overview

Our YOU FIRST Philosophy

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 an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.

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

All employees are eligible for the following:

• One Shift – No Night Shifts. Ever.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Life Insurance*
• Short and Long Term Disability*
• Dental & Vision*
• Health Insurance (eligibility for employees who work 30+ hours a week) *
• Total Pet Plan*
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
• Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
• Childcare Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program**

* Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment

**Employees are eligible after one year with our First Watch family

Responsibilities

About the Position

First Watch Managers love mornings and the smell of bacon, and most importantly, they have an innate passion for serving others. We’re not just talking great customer service or amazing food (although customers and food are also high on our list). We hire managers that coach and develop team members who, in turn, fall in love with serving others – and thus the beautiful cycle of restaurant life continues.

We have immense pride in our food which is why we don’t subscribe to the old BOH versus FOH management structure. At First Watch, each manager is responsible for supervising both kitchen operations and the overall dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns and supports our You First culture and core values
• Puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations runs according to plan and with high standards
• Understands that we source great food for a reason and that our 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 being implemented at every table
• Understands the background story of our 10 Commandments – and puts them into action
• Responds with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
• Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
• Is certified in food safety – and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
• Is continuously scouting for and interviewing candidates to join our team
• Keeps our 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, 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 our admin duties – and gets required paperwork in on time

Who We Are

First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch’s award-winning chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites for breakfast, lunch and brunch along with First Watch-specific specialties such as our protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farmstand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), our Vodka Kale Tonic, Chickichangas and our famous Million Dollar Bacon. In 2022, First Watch was the recipient of the “ADP Culture at Work Award”; and in 2021, was recognized as FSR Magazine’s Best Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant company based on unit growth. There are more than 425 First Watch restaurants in 28 states, and the restaurant concept is publicly traded on the Nasdaq and majority owned by Advent International, one of the world’s largest private-equity firms. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

First Watch is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOperations Manager

I. Job Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the mission, vision and values of First Watch Restaurants through all that he/she does in their role every day. The Operations Manager will work towards accomplishing stated goals and objectives to achieve desired results while focusing on the long- term profitability of the company and developing restaurant staff.

II. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Provide management coverage and direct supervision of operations in an individual restaurant.
• Exercise basic shift-to-shift financial control to meet the restaurant sales, revenue and profitability goals.
• Assist in meeting or exceeding established sales, revenue and profitability goals, SLEBITDA movement in a positive direction.
• Manage and assist the General Manager in the management of, all revenues, cash, credit and company collateral and in ensuring that all are properly deposited and accounted for, and are secured into the company’s operating bank account.
• Identify and resolve sales and profit problems at the restaurant.
• Provide efficient and professional service at an appropriate level to meet or exceed customers’ expectations and respond to customer feedback, handle customer concerns/needs and assist other team members in addressing customer concerns/needs.
• Ensure the integrity and operational functionality of all POS and security systems and equipment.
• Ensure that the restaurant equipment is kept in satisfactory working order maintaining the highest degree of usability and cleanliness.
• Ensure company standards in product and restaurant specifications.
• Supervise food handling procedures and operational processes.
• Ensure safe working conditions as required by OSHA and federal, state and local governing bodies.
• Report and arrange for any necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Manage all internal/external communications in a timely and effective manner.
• Verify and complete all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Supervise, guide and train team members both front of the house and back of the house to meet established objectives.
• Communicate with hourly employees and customers and provide positive feedback and promote a positive image of the restaurant and good employee morale.
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of all positions at the restaurant and proficient in performing such duties, in order to role model and teach appropriate skills and behaviors in the restaurant, and through instruction and supervision, train and develop hourly employees.
• Train staff in all proper End of Day procedures, including check out procedures.
• Regularly counsel and coach hourly employees.
• Entrusted with decision-making authority to suspend employees pending review of the situation by the General Manager, and to discharge an employee immediately for instances of serious misconduct.
• Evaluate hourly staff via formal performance evaluations with the General Manager.
• Set goals and assignments for team members, including recognizing good performance and coaching poor performers.
• Delegate tasks to team members and ensure all required tasks are performed and completed effectively.
• Lead and run a shift effectively as the manager in charge.
• Execute effective use of the Daily Shift Card and Red Book.
• Open and/or close an individual restaurant ensuring all tasks and paperwork are properly completed.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe and harassment free workplace.
• Entrusted to take quick and responsible action in solving problems and to use reason when dealing with and responding to complaints by customers and/or hourly team members’ disciplinary issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist General Manager in forecasting and determining scheduling needs for the individual restaurant.
• Prepare and post weekly work schedules, and ensure the schedule is implemented properly.
• Assist in addressing issues resulting from violations on Health or Steri-tech Inspections in a timely and professional manner.
• Safeguard all company assets, including funds, equipment, and the facility and take appropriate action as and when necessary.
• Assist in completing payroll, weekly, mid period and End of Period administration work properly.
• Effectively promote First Watch outside the restaurant.
• Obtain and maintain safe food handler certifications.
• Through communication with the General Manager, handle customer and staff incidents, accidents, injuries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
• Regularly interview applicants for employment, assist in making hiring decisions for the restaurant, and regularly coach and train new-hire employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, local, and state laws, company policies and procedures.

Staff/Budgetary Responsibilities:The Operations Manager will oversee a staff of up to 40 employees. The Operations Manager will assist the General Manager in overseeing and supervising revenue operations in excess of one million dollars.I. Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• Completion of the Culture and Food Experience (CAFÉ) training program
• Minimum two years of experience in a service-oriented, hospitality industry such as hotel, resort, restaurant, retail, entertainment venue preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Regularly work 50-55 hours per week
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and drive for company business as required
• Ability to manage, lead, coach, teach and train others, including with respect to culinary duties and host and service duties
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management principals with focus on budgeting and forecasting revenue goals and objectives
• Human Resources management skills in employee relations, recruiting and retention and employee recognition
• Ability to supervise and oversee a team of hourly employees
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and determine task priorities
• Ability to make difficult and quick decisions
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on MS operating systems
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to effectively manage teams as well as work effectively as part of a team
• Passion for providing excellent service and quality

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, view computer monitors, give & receive oral communication, bend, squat, reach above shoulder level, and discern color
• Must be able to regularly lift/carry up to 20 lbs.; occasionally lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to do repetitive simple grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing & pulling on a frequent basis
• Must be able to tolerate temporary exposure to extreme temperatures and temperature changes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have full weekend availability?

Experience:

• restaurant management: 1 year (Required)
• cooking: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location