Kitchen Manager

Luna Grill • Dana Point, CA

11d • $65,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is hiring a hands-on Kitchen Manager for its fast-casual kitchens in California, Texas, and Arizona. This is a working leadership role: the Kitchen Manager cooks, coaches, and solves problems alongside the team during service, rather than managing from a desk. The role focuses on developing back-of-house staff, maintaining food quality and service standards, and overseeing kitchen operations, inventory, costs, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of restaurant or back-of-house experience in a fast-casual or quick-service environment; management experience is required.
• Comfort working the line daily alongside the team; this is not a desk-bound or banquet-style leadership role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• High standards for food quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and lead under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco, or similar systems.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor back-of-house team members, including new hires, while working alongside them.
• Assign shifts, stations, and daily tasks to keep kitchen operations moving.
• Coach performance, provide real-time feedback, and support corrective actions.
• Promote a positive, professional, safety-focused kitchen culture.
• Lead and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Work any kitchen station, including grill, flattop, fryer, and line, to maintain quality and speed during peak service.
• Ensure every plate meets Luna Grill standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• Complete required audits, logs, and operational checklists.
• Support catering orders, special events, and operational planning.
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation using FIFO.
• Control food and labor costs through planning and execution.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, meal and rest breaks, and safety policies.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with guaranteed overtime for a 50-hour workweek; compensation varies by region and market.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, people-first brand.

What This Job Offers

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