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Aspiring baker + Rising Leader at First Watch. Meet Andy Nguyen - Operations Manager at his local restaurant in Novi, Michigan and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Meet Sarah King! Former Server at First Watch Venice and now Creative Designer at First Watch HQ in Bradenton, Florida!
First Watch Named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® by Newsweek
We are thrilled that First Watch was named the TOP restaurant brand on Yelp's first-ever list of the 50 most loved restaurant, food and retail brands. What a tremendous honor! We are in fabulous company among some other iconic brands on this list, which celebrates concepts that, according to the Yelp community, demonstrate the qualities Yelpers value, like affordability, great customer service and consistent, high quality products. We'll raise a Kale Tonic to that!
Kids Helping Kids – the First Watch Way! All year long, we’re partnering with @thevfoundation for Cancer Research to fund life-saving research and empower kids to help kids achieve Victory Over Cancer®. Alongside our customers, First Watch donates 25 cents from the sale of every kids meal at our more than 440 locations nationwide to the V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer. 100% of these donations go toward pediatric cancer research and programs. It’s all about saving lives, one meal at a time.
When you are kind to others and treat them respectfully, you will receive the same in return. We are all just humans. We come in many colors, shapes and sizes and we’re all deserving of love and respect.” . Meet Rolando Godinez. Beach lover and rockstar cook at First Watch! Rolando has worked at First Watch since 2005 and has witnessed many company milestones.
“Don't worry about changing the world. Focus on the circle of people you can touch around you. You don't realize what a difference you can make just doing that.” Meet Mary Southard. She’s been a Server at First Watch for 12 years and recently became a General Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary brings a calm, kind, welcoming spirit to our team, and makes an impact on everyone she meets. "The hours are what drew me into First Watch". https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqQeqhF-cN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Exciting News!! We recently launched new benefits for our hourly team members. This includes: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Total Pet Plan Plus, Additional Options for Supplemental Insurance Plans In addition to those new benefits we have: Tuition Reimbursement Free High School Diploma Perks at Work Employee Assistance Program Meal Discount And much more..... Our Mission is You First !! We are currently searching for energetic people who can deliver top-notch service, build meaningful relationships and become part of our team. First Watch Restaurants are popping up across the U.S. and we’re always on the lookout for future leaders.
“We should all be happy to be alive and thankful for what we have. I feel very blessed for the opportunities this country has provided me and that I can continue helping my family on a weekly basis. I’m grateful to be in America, living the American dream.” Meet Luis Burelli. Golf addict, GM at First Watch (Sarasota South) and a man with a heart of gold. Luis has been with First Watch for nearly 10 years and we’re proud to call him part of the First Watch family. Luis has a bright future with First Watch and we’re thankful to have him on our team.
“Nothing is holding you back. You’re only holding yourself back. Continue to strive because nobody is going to stop you.” Meet Jackie Salazar, one of the most bubbly individuals we have the privilege of knowing. She's a part-time hospital secretary, Black Apron Server AND New Restaurant Opening trainer at First Watch in South Carolina. Her joy is contagious and her dedication inspiring. We're proud to have her on the team!
