Stephanie Nunez

Launching a new First Watch restaurant requires meticulous preparation, with staff and management mastering the daytime dining concept through rigorous training and execution of service standards. The focus is on developing team members, providing daily feedback, and recognizing high performance to ensure a successful grand opening. Key operational aspects include setting up the kitchen and front-of-house, ensuring recipe compliance, quality control, speed of service, goal tracking, station management, sanitation, food safety, team communication, and compliance with company policies. This involves ensuring every plate meets high standards, delivering orders within ten minutes, maintaining cleanliness, and enforcing safe food handling procedures, all while providing exceptional guest satisfaction and adhering to the "You First" culture and core values.