Job Description
Overview This individual will be responsible for tasks related to lease administration and supporting the Asset Management Team. This position will interact heavily with Landlords and partner with various First Watch Teams (Real Estate, Development Management, Accounting, Operations, Facilities, etc.).
Responsibilities The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.
- Initially oversee the management of 25-50 restaurant locations within First Watch's portfolio of over 550+ locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to resolving property management issues; reviewing and reconciling monthly and year-end expenses; abstracting leases, amendments, commencement date agreements, etc., into leasing software; and billing Tenant Improvement Allowance
- Monitor the centralized email box and mail for the Asset Management team. Code and distribute emails and mail to appropriate people. Respond to general inquiries. Prepare outgoing mail and overnight packages
- Maintain physical lease files and monitor retention policy. Maintain electronic filing system (Dropbox) and leasing software (Pro Lease) with pertinent lease documents
- Manage requests for Certificates of Insurance including bulk send out for annual renewal of certificates of insurance. Liaison between Landlord and Insurance Service Provider to rectify any discrepancies
- Process Change of Ownership or change in property management company. Obtain pertinent supporting documents necessary
- Process New Vendor Set-Up forms for New Restaurants and Landlord entity changes. Liaison between Landlord and accounting to obtain and verify required documentation (W-9, ACH, Landlord Contact Form)
- Assist as needed on ad-hoc projects that may arise
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance or Business concentrations preferred) or 3+ year's relevant experience in commercial real estate lease administration and/or related accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Who We Are First Watch is the leading 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 rotates five times a year and includes elevated executions of classic favorites alongside specialties such as its Quinoa Power Bowl, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation fresh juice and signature Million Dollar Bacon. After first appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, First Watch was named 2024's #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet. First Watch operates more than 535 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. First Watch Restaurants
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Seasonal work, Local area, Night shift, Day shift,