First Watch Server/Waiter reviews

the manager was not very nice

Really intense server test, which includes memorization on “10 Commitments” that the company made up. You cannot earn tips until you pass this test. Small section, 3 2-top tables most of the time. Kitchen staff was constantly changing, with new training causing the kitchen to always fall behind. A/C was broken for an entire summer and had to walk through water puddles for a month from broken piping in the dish area. Lots of side work, and had many shifts were we rolled silverware for hours. We were even required to roll 100 rolls each on weekdays. One support shift(minimum wage with no tips), hosting, to-gos, and beverage is required per week, even when working 2 shifts in one week. Customers could pay with a QR code on the receipt, which would not work at times, so we would lose out on tips and not be compensated for our service at all. This happened on checks that were $100+ while I was there. Overtime was not allowed, so you were not able to work more than 5 shifts per week. Strict dress code, we were threatened to be fired if we did not buy the “correct shade of dark blue jeans.” Many servers struggled finding a pair that fit the standards and were comfortable, and spent hundreds of their own money to find them. A belt was also required, servers would be sent home if they forgot a belt.