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      Grand Prairie, TX (busy location) - Server First Watch Employee Review

      4.0
      Dec 30, 2025
      Server
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Server sales per 7 hour shift are around 1100-1350. (I only work weekends). I averaged 26.17/hr (this includes working host shift once every other weekend). Managers don’t micromanage, but they do have conversations with employees to address major concerns. On holidays, special occasions, and just to be nice the manager will buy snacks and pizza for the staff (mostly on Sundays). Almost every section has easy sidework.

      Cons

      They don’t really want you to trade or pick up shifts during holiday seasons or expected busy times. Hosting kills the average hourly. Managers don’t hold servers to high expectations , like running side work, so there are normally only a few servers that are doing everything to keep the BOH clean and stocked.

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      First Watch Response
      5mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoy your work environment and find it rewarding. We appreciate all of your hard work. We would not be where we are without people like you! Thanks again for your feedback – it helps us improve the experience of our employees.

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      5.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Server/waiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great management, hours are great as they close at 2:30

      Cons

      Sometimes low pay. Its a breakfast/brunch place so people dont run uptbs that constitue high tips. Can expect around $175 a day in average

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      First Watch Response
      2w
      Thank you so much for sharing this information and for the five stars! We are thrilled to hear you have great management and enjoy taking nights off. We’re always working to improve the employee experience. Thanks again for your feedback!
      3.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Server/hostess
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The store is only open until 2:30 so you’re guaranteed your nights off. The menu is fairly easy to learn and the seasonal menu doesn’t change that often.

      Cons

      Could be my stores location, but we are constantly fighting for hours and tables. There’s not enough income for all here. And when it’s brought up to management they say it’s our “slow season” but turn around and hired three more servers. Also the meanest clientele that I have ever worked with. Very demanding with little patience, and either bad tips ($2-$4) or no tips at all. Especially on large parties. I have spoke to many employees who have worked 3+ years for the company and many of them want to leave. Too often those that don’t do their work are rewarded and it’s put on the shoulders of those that do.

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      First Watch Response
      2w
      We appreciate your feedback here. While we're glad you enjoy the daytime-only hours, it's helpful to understand your concerns too. If you wouldn't mind calling our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963, we'd love to follow up and better understand and address your concerns where possible. Any feedback helps us, and we're grateful for yours.
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