First Watch Operations Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Watch.
First Watch
Operations Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The company is hiring due to an acquisition and possible burnout among managers. They have a 10-week training program.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about how you'd handle unexpected situations and describe your approach to management.
- How do you manage people?
First Watch
Operations Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was well informed about the process. The interviewers were friendly and nice. They allowed me to ask questions and provided complete answers. My desire for the job increased after the interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join our company?
First Watch
Operations Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I talked with HR, who didn't really know the job details and shouldn't have been the first point of contact. Then, I interviewed with the department head, which was great. After that, I had interviews with two other people in the department, which were just okay – it felt like they wanted to work with another guy. So, three interviews total. After the interviews and a follow-up call, they ghosted me and didn't even bother to let me know I wasn't moving forward. They actually lied when I called back, saying they were still considering candidates, then realized it was me and quickly changed the subject to upcoming in-person interviews. I never heard back, not even an email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience in IT?
First Watch Operations Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from First Watch interview reports.
“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read reports →“How do you manage people?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about an area where you could improve your job performance?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your experience in IT?”
Read reports →“Tell me about how you'd handle unexpected situations and describe your approach to management.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 First Watch interview reports.