I loved my experience with my co-workers but management needs work. - Server First Watch Employee Review

3.0
May 4, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

You do make a lot of money and the staff is fun and easy going. You do get half off food, free drinks (coffee and soda) plus you can get benefits after a year.

Cons

The management is horrible, biased and chooses favorites. Get on managers good side and you will get a good schedule but if you make him mad he will take away days.

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First Watch Response
8y
Thanks for your feedback! We are truly sorry to hear that you feel shifts are based on being a manager's favorite vs performance. We will continue to educate our managers on the best ways to assess contribution to the team and success in order to produce a a more equitable schedule.

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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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
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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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