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35 First Watch Jobs Hiring in Raleigh, NC

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Raleigh, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Busser

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Apex, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Raleigh, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Durham, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Dishwasher

Durham, NC · On-site

$17/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Apex, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Server

Rolesville, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Durham, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Busser

Raleigh, NC · On-site

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Cook

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20/hr

For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable ...

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What is it like to work at First Watch?

First Watch is a company that values a positive and supportive work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and fostering a culture of teamwork and camaraderie.

The company operates as a daytime-only restaurant chain, offering a unique work schedule that allows employees to have a better work-life balance. First Watch's mission is to serve high-quality, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Working at First Watch may appeal to individuals who value a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a company that prioritizes employee satisfaction and community involvement.
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Cooks - No Nights Ever! - One Shift Only!

Cooks - No Nights Ever! - One Shift Only!

First Watch Restaurant Group

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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First Watch rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 86 rated restaurants

Job description

Our YOU FIRST Philosophy

In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.

A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)

All employees are eligible for the following:

  • One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
  • Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Meal Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
  • Dental & Vision*
  • Health Insurance (eligibility for employees who work 30+ hours a week) *
  • Total Pet Plan*
  • Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
  • Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
  • Childcare Discount Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Program**

*Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment

**Employees are eligible after one year with our First Watch family

About The Position

Our Back-of-the-House team members have a mutual respect for quality food, and they perform their responsibilities as if placing a personal signature on every plate. Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on their comfort level & innate skill. In other words, you don’t need to master the art of flipping an egg to work at First Watch (unless you want to!).

Does this sound like you? Our Cooks (just to name a few):

  • Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
  • Are responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Follow our amazing recipes (yep - our Chef is an award winner!) & Use only the freshest ingredients
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station

First Watch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Who We Are:
First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch’s chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the 50 most loved brands in the U.S. First Watch was named 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation’s Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP’s coveted Culture at Work Award. First Watch operates more than 650 First Watch restaurants in 33 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

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First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farmstand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Vodka Kale Tonic and its famous Million Dollar Bacon. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet, recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work award and named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2021, First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine's Best Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain based on unit growth. There are more than 470 First Watch restaurants in 29 states and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world's largest private-equity firms.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bradenton, FL, US

Year founded

1983

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