Bench General manager

Luna Grill • Aliso Viejo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is seeking a Bench General Manager to support multiple South Orange County restaurant locations. The role rotates among restaurants in Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, and other areas, and reports to a District Manager. The Bench General Manager oversees restaurant operations, serves as Acting General Manager when needed, and mentors assistant general managers, shift leaders, and team members. This position is intended to build experience for advancement into a General Manager, Area or District leadership, or Restaurant Support Center role.

The company describes itself as a fast-growing restaurant group that develops leaders internally and emphasizes culture, training, teamwork, and operational standards. The role works across front- and back-of-house operations and includes accountability for hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, safety, team development, costs, and restaurant performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Proven leadership and people-development skills.
• Experience managing profit and loss, labor, and cost controls.
• Ability to coach, hold teams accountable, and inspire them.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused.
• Technology proficiency with POS, KDS, Dayforce, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid Food Manager Certification required.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to travel between locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned restaurant locations.
• Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants.
• Drive operational excellence in food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams and future leaders.
• Mentor assistant general managers, shift leaders, and team members to build a leadership pipeline.
• Own operational execution, including opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
• Make final decisions on escalated guest concerns, leading with hospitality.
• Manage labor, food, and operating costs to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze reports and trends to improve performance and profitability.
• Partner with the District Manager to execute strategic and operational initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven culture.
• Support local marketing and community engagement efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with guaranteed overtime for a 50-hour workweek; compensation varies by region and market.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed