First Watch employees working as Food Server in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 20% lower than the average of Food Server professionals at First Watch worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Food Server ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $50,678 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,152 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Food Server at First Watch is $48,647 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $69,598 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,786 (25th percentile) and $58,860 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by First Watch Food Server professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Food Server professionals typically earn between $20 and $28 per hour.
Food Server professionals typically earn between $3,399 and $4,905 monthly.
Food Runner with an estimated total pay of $16 - $23/hr
Waitress with an estimated total pay of $16 - $24/hr
Server/Hostess with an estimated total pay of $16 - $24/hr
Food Server with an estimated total pay of $17 - $25/hr