Server - Join the Team!
Posted on October 24, 2025
First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Known for its fresh, chef-curated menu, First Watch is committed to providing the highest-quality flavors by rotating its menu five times a year to highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak. This commitment to quality and innovation has earned First Watch numerous local awards, including "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch," and it was named the 2025 #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards. The company operates over 600 restaurants across 31 states, making it a major player in the casual dining sector with a strong emphasis on community impact and employee well-being.
First Watch’s core philosophy centers on its "YOU FIRST" culture, which prioritizes employee happiness and empowerment. Unlike many restaurants, First Watch guarantees no night shifts, offering a healthier work-life balance for team members. Employees are given the independence to make decisions that enhance the customer experience during breakfast, brunch, or lunch service, fostering an environment of respect and trust. This supportive atmosphere is reflected in the company’s recognition as the 2024 #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute.
The Server position at First Watch is an excellent opportunity for individuals who love interacting with people and thrive in a fast-paced breakfast and brunch setting. Servers are expected to deliver exceptional customer service by mastering the restaurant’s Five Steps of Service, a proven system that promotes teamwork and efficiency. This role demands excellent multitasking skills as team members juggle taking orders, serving food, and sharing detailed menu knowledge to enhance the guest experience.
Servers at First Watch are valued team players who support their colleagues and treat both customers and coworkers with kindness and respect. The position requires candidates to be at least 18 years old and capable of serving safe, high-quality food in a fun yet busy environment. This role is not only about food service; it is about contributing to a positive culture that values people over everything else – a philosophy that employees experience every day, from comprehensive benefits to a respectful and caring work environment.
First Watch also invests heavily in its employees through a robust benefits package that supports health, wellness, and financial security. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement program, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off after meeting minimum hour requirements. Additional perks include meal discounts for employees and their families, tuition reimbursement, access to telemedicine services, employee assistance programs, backup care for children and elders, and premium subscriptions to wellness apps. With these benefits and the company’s supportive culture, First Watch stands out as an employer of choice in the restaurant industry, committed to nurturing both its people and its communities.
                - Must be at least 18 years of age
 - Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
 - Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
 - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 - Willingness to follow food safety procedures
 - Ability to provide excellent customer service
 - Ability to work as part of a team