Working Here - Line Cook First Watch Employee Review

4.0
Oct 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great pay, every cook I know is paid a minimum of 24 per hour and gets rotating weekends off. Shift is over by 2:30, and everyone works so well together that almost everyone can get out on time, if not early.

Cons

No cons, good career trajectory, of waking up at 5 in the morning to go work with an awesome team, with your weekends off and major holidays covered.

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First Watch Response
9mo
Thank you for this great review! It’s nice to hear how much you enjoyed working at First Watch. We love that you loved the great teamwork and the daytime only hours – yeah, we know waking up early can be tough, but when you love your job it’s worth it! Thanks again for sharing your review and never forget that we love YOU more than bacon!

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Place with Great People

Cons

None really. Everyone was nice to work with and respectable

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First Watch Response
2w
Thanks for your 5-Star review. We’re so happy you chose First Watch as your employer and enjoy the environment and people you work with! Thanks again for the review – we appreciate you.
3.0
Jun 5, 2026
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
1mo
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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