Question 1

Is First Watch a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

First Watch has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,926 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at First Watch to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about First Watch have been left by employees working as Director of Operations, Black Apron and Cafe Manager.

Question 2

Does First Watch pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Watch employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Watch. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at First Watch?

Accepted Answer

63% of First Watch employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated First Watch 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Watch?

Accepted Answer

Server (632), Server/Waiter (294), Operations Manager (124), General Manager (70), Line Cook (65), Busser/Runner (46), Server/Waitress (36), Manager (34), Director of Operations (30), Dishwasher (27), Cook (26), Waitress (21), Food Server (18), Black Apron (16), Busser (15)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at First Watch according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay structure/ tip out was typically solid making good money on most weekends." ((in 176 reviews)); "The pay is good and there's a program that pays for 20% of your college tuition." ((in 96 reviews)); "great food and people to work with were awesome" ((in 66 reviews)); "I loved my coworkers and the hours are great!" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great product and a culture I can be proud to represent." ((in 57 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at First Watch according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"poor management and had managers try to make job difficult" ((in 144 reviews)); "Managers have a lot of responsibility and spend most of their time in the kitchen rather than being up front dealing with customers." ((in 73 reviews)); "long hours (serving shift is open to close because it is breakfast/lunch only)" ((in 38 reviews)); "Upper management is so completely out of touch it's almost as if they have never worked in a restaurant (spoiler: most of them haven't)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Also lots of favoritism" ((in 26 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed First Watch locations?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Louisville, Columbus, Houston, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Phoenix, Charlotte, Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta, Saint Louis, Austin, Knoxville, Bradenton, Lexington-Fayette, Scottsdale, Naples, Tucson, College Station, Miami, Richmond, Fort Worth, Katy, Nashville, Overland Park

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