Assistant General Manager

Luna Grill • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant General Manager is a hands-on restaurant leadership role working alongside and reporting to the General Manager. The role supports a high-performing restaurant by leading shifts, coaching the team, and maintaining strong hospitality and operations. The Assistant General Manager leads the floor and team during assigned shifts, works in the back of house weekly and as needed, and serves as Manager on Duty when the General Manager is absent. The position is described as a path toward General Manager, Area or District leadership, or a role at the Restaurant Support Center.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, with high-volume or fast-casual experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.
• Excellent guest service and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Solid understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, KDS, Dayforce, and Microsoft Office.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, including opening, peak service, and closing procedures.
• Work in the back of house weekly and as needed, and maintain cross-training in all back-of-house positions.
• Manage schedules, breaks, and team coverage to optimize service and labor.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and presentation meet Luna Grill standards.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through feedback and performance guidance.
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally with a hospitality-first mindset.
• Assist the General Manager with labor and food cost control.
• Participate in hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Communicate company updates and operational expectations clearly to the team.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when the General Manager is absent.

Benefits

• Target annual rate of $60,000–$65,000, depending on experience, plus guaranteed overtime for a 50-hour workweek; compensation varies by region and market.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick leave.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED