Not Recomended - Manager First Watch Employee Review

1.0
Apr 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free food once a day, and its pretty good job security as long as you are willing to suck up to your bosses.

Cons

VPs, Regional managers and GMs have sexual relations with servers. (try managing someone who is sleeping with your bos...) Managers will LITERALLY tell you to put on a dog and pony show when their bosses come to town. If you are not willing to backstab and play politics then you don't get to socialize with the in crowd. Plan on coming to work well before 6 a.m. and putting in 11-14 hour days. When someone goes on vacation they like to have you work a 6th day that you won't be compensated for. Forget anything you hear about occasional Saturdays off, its not going to happen. Reviews are an insult and raises come once in a blue moon. You will answer to boot-licking toadies who spout off the newest buzwords but are absolutely clueless about day to day operations.

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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
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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