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      Flexible schedule but inconsistent accountability and pay issues. - Server/Host First Watch Employee Review

      3.0
      Jun 9, 2026
      Server/host
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Never work late, tips paid out every day, flexible scheduling, food you can be proud to serve. Core values manage to strike a balance between cooperation, mutual assistance, independence, and agency. Great for first-time serving job.

      Cons

      Accountability is inconsistent, both workers and managers. Doubling as hosts translates to little income when hosting. Hard to find enough hours to qualify for benefits, which are of terrible quality anyhow.

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      First Watch Response
      5d
      Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. It’s great to know you appreciated the food, values and daytime-only hours. We’d love for you to send us an email at ccooper@Firstwatach.com or call our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963 with additional feedback. This feedback will help the management team work to improve the experience of each employee. Thanks for taking the time to submit your review.

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      5.0
      Mar 19, 2026
      Server
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      No night shifts ever is a giant plus

      Cons

      You have to be a morning person to work there

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      First Watch Response
      2mo
      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoy the daytime hours. Yeah, we know waking up early can be tough, but having your nights free makes it worth it! We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve the experience of our employees. Thanks again for sharing your review, and never forget that we love YOU more than bacon!
      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
      1w
      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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