First Watch Raleigh reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)
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Chris Tomasso

66% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Employees in Raleigh have given First Watch a rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Raleigh. The First Watch employee rating in Raleigh is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

22 reviews
3.0
Jan 27, 2026

Decent work environment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced and can be fun

Cons

Typical industry drawbacks like drug use and occasional harassment

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First Watch Response
5mo
Thank you for your feedback here. While we're glad you enjoy the fast pace environment, it's helpful to understand your concerns. 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. We hope to hear from you soon.
5.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They care about their employees

Cons

Sometimes you have to work holidays

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First Watch Response
6mo
Thank you so much for the five-star review! Hearing how much you appreciate our “You First” culture makes us beam with pride! Thanks again for your review and for being part of the First Watch family.
1.0
Jan 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Quick hire process, no night shifts.

Cons

Poor management styles, business plan that assures servers make minimum wage and no more.

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First Watch Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. While we are happy to hear you enjoy our daytime-only hours, we're disappointed to hear your experience with management hasn't been positive. We’d love for you to call our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963
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