First Watch Retail Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 77 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Watch.
First Watch
Server
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
When I went in, I had to introduce myself and talk about the steps of service. Then they asked me about my work history and background. They also wanted to know my available days and times. They asked if I had reliable transportation and if there were any limits to what I could lift or if I had any disabilities.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain the steps of service and tell me about your background?
- What days and times are you available?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
First Watch
Server
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The process involved interviewing with two managers. The first was the assistant manager, who made me feel uncomfortable with their intense stare. The general manager was even worse, reacting poorly to questions by looking at me like I was stupid and walking away. Despite these issues, I was offered the job and accepted it. However, I regretted not trusting my initial feelings about the managers' treatment of employees, which seemed dismissive, while they themselves expected respect and threw tantrums. It felt like too much drama for minimum wage.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Estimate the number of tennis balls that could fit into my car.
First Watch
Line Cook
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I've interviewed at a few places. They don't hire you right away, you'll have a few interviews. The interviews aren't too bad, but if you need a job fast, it takes a while.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle it if the previous shift left the kitchen messy?
First Watch Retail Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from First Watch interview reports.
“Are there any limits to what you can lift or any disabilities you have?”
Read reports →“What animal would you choose to be, and what's your reasoning behind that choice?”
Read reports →“Are you acquainted with any current employees at First Watch?”
Read reports →“How would you handle it if the previous shift left the kitchen messy?”
Read reports →“If I were to get hired, when would you be able to start?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where another server approached a table in your section while you were occupied?”
Read report →“Can you reliably make it to your work shifts?”
Read report →“What do you hope to get out of being a server?”
Read report →“Who is someone you look up to professionally, and what qualities do they possess?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 77 First Watch interview reports.