Not a great company to work for - werkgeversreview General Manager bij First Watch

2,0
16 aug 2018
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Day time job it’s hard to find that in this industry

Minpunten

Low salary, long hours I average 12-16 hours a day because although I’m the GM first watch still requires me to be an hourly employee in a position for 10 hours before I can start any of my GM duties. And the benefits are the worst I’ve seen in this industry

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5,0
1 jun 2026
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Pluspunten

Great management, hours are great as they close at 2:30

Minpunten

Sometimes low pay. Its a breakfast/brunch place so people dont run uptbs that constitue high tips. Can expect around $175 a day in average

3,0
4 mei 2026
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Pluspunten

Great place to grow if you’re willing to put in the work. I started as an Operations Manager and got promoted to General Manager, so there is definitely opportunity. I met a lot of good people along the way who pushed me and helped me develop. The team environment at the store level can be strong depending on who you work with.

Minpunten

Very long hours with little work-life balance. Scheduled early (around 6am) but most days you’re there until 4pm–5pm depending on staffing because of the close-to-open expectations. Upper management can be very micromanaging, even reaching out on days off. There were times we were expected to come in during severe weather/state emergencies, which didn’t feel like employee safety was a priority. Heavy focus on labor cuts — managers are expected to work the line, do prep, inventory, and everything else to save money. It can feel like the company cares more about numbers than people. The “You First” culture doesn’t always match reality. Also, at times it didn’t feel like diversity was truly valued, which can be discouraging.

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience with management wasn’t positive. Every day, we strive to show appreciation for our teams and listen to their concerns. Would you mind providing us with more information by calling our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963? Thanks again, and we hope to hear from you soon
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