Chief People Officer

Luna Grill•Carlsbad, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is seeking a high-impact Chief People Officer to lead the next chapter of People, Culture & Growth. This role will partner directly with the CEO and Executive Team to strengthen leadership capability, build scalable systems and processes, elevate employer brand presence, and help drive a high-performance culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will scale and modernize the people function while protecting the culture that makes Luna Grill special. Luna Grill is one of the fastest-growing Mediterranean restaurant brands in the country, with 58 restaurants and plans for significant expansion. The company has experienced positive restaurant sales and transaction growth for several years and maintains industry-leading guest scores and retention metrics. They foster a people-first culture built on recognition, growth, coaching, and connection.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Thrives in high-growth environments
Understands restaurant, wellness, fitness, or retail operations
Balances strategy with hands-on execution
Builds leaders, succession plans, and scalable people systems
Leads with positivity, accountability, and influence
Embraces technology, innovation, and modern HR tools
Deep California employment law expertise
Strong experience managing wage & hour claims and outside legal counsel
Understands HRIS, payroll, scheduling, and operational platforms that support scale
Knows how to protect culture while mitigating organizational risk
Understands how culture drives operational excellence