Restaurant District Manager (Central Los Angeles County)

Luna Grill • Carlsbad, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is hiring a District Manager to lead multiple restaurants in Central Los Angeles County. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, this leadership role oversees up to six restaurant General Managers and is focused on developing leaders, strengthening culture, achieving operational excellence, and improving financial results. The position involves regular restaurant visits and collaboration with managers to build and execute plans for revenue growth and cost control.

The District Manager ensures consistent quality, safety, and guest service standards; manages financial performance, labor, and inventory; analyzes trends and reports results; and uses Luna Grill training tools to develop teams. The role also supports recruiting and retention, company initiatives, and strategic goals. The first 30 days include hands-on learning in restaurant operations, followed by relationship-building and district observation, then taking the lead on strategies and performance improvements.

The role requires working across office, restaurant, and outside environments and residing in the Central Los Angeles area. The schedule must be flexible and include weekends. Compensation is $90,000–$110,000 per year plus bonus potential. Luna Grill offers health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), mileage reimbursement for district visits, and professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of multi-unit District Management experience in the foodservice industry.
• At least 3 years of restaurant supervisory or management experience covering both front of house and back of house.
• Must be able to work in office, restaurant, and outside environments.
• Must reside within the Central Los Angeles area.
• Must have a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Strong P&L, financial analysis, and operational management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines while maintaining composure.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor up to six restaurant General Managers, ensuring operational excellence.
• Partner with managers to build and execute business plans that drive revenue growth and cost control.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to coach and support teams in real time.
• Ensure quality, safety, and guest service standards are consistently met.
• Manage financial performance, labor, and inventory; analyze trends and report to the Regional Director of Operations.
• Use Luna Grill training tools to develop teams, including progressive discipline and personal development plans.
• Actively recruit and retain restaurant talent.
• Maintain a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director of Operations to execute company initiatives and strategic goals.
• Learn restaurant operations hands-on across prep, kitchen line, front of house, and restaurant financials.
• Build relationships with district teams, General Managers, and peers; observe operations and identify opportunities.
• Empower General Managers and teams, implement strategies, and lead improvements in operational standards, engagement, financial results, retention, and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $90,000–$110,000 per year plus bonus potential.
• Health coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Mileage reimbursement for district visits.
• Continuous professional development and leadership growth.
• Opportunity to shape culture and develop the next generation of restaurant leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed