Bench General manager

Luna Grill • La Quinta, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bench General Manager is a high-impact restaurant leadership role supporting multiple South Orange County locations. The position rotates across restaurants, serves as Acting General Manager when needed, and supports operational excellence across assigned locations. The role reports to a District Manager and provides experience intended to prepare the Bench General Manager for advancement into a General Manager, Area or District leadership, or Restaurant Support Center position.

The role includes leading daily restaurant operations, mentoring Assistant General Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members, and supporting consistent execution of food quality, cleanliness, safety, hospitality, and financial goals. The company describes its culture as focused on people, teamwork, standards, development, and accountability.

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 people accountable, and inspire teams.
• 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 skills preferred.

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 high-performing 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.
• Travel between South Orange County restaurant locations as needed.

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