First Watch Job Opportunity

Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever 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.

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, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 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), Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program, Spot Pet Insurance, Complimentary 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).

About The Position You delight in delivering an exceptional experience for your customers and learning our Five Steps of Service our proven method built on the belief that teamwork really does make the dream work (and brings in the tips)! You are the ultimate multi-tasker and menu expert who enjoys juggling tableside responsibilities with genuine friendliness and expert food knowledge. In addition, our Servers: Support fellow team members at every opportunity and believe in the power of teamwork, Treat customers and team with kindness and respect, Serve safe high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, 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 five times a 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 in our communities raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" awards, First Watch was voted 2025's #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards and was also named 2024's #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute, 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 600 restaurants in 31 states.

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.