Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Luna Grill is hiring a hands-on Kitchen Manager for opportunities in California, Texas, and Arizona. This is a working leadership role in a fast-paced, fast-casual kitchen. The Kitchen Manager works alongside the team on the line, cooking, coaching, and solving problems in real time to meet standards for speed, food quality, and hospitality. The role leads and develops back-of-house team members, supports daily kitchen operations and food safety, and manages inventory, costs, equipment condition, and compliance. The position includes a 50-hour workweek with guaranteed overtime; compensation varies by region and market.
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 on the line daily alongside the team; this is not a desk-bound or banquet-style leadership role.
- Bilingual English and Spanish 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 required.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and mentor back-of-house team members, including new hires, by working alongside them.
- Assign shifts, stations, and daily tasks to keep kitchen operations moving.
- Coach performance, provide real-time feedback, and support corrective actions.
- Foster a positive, professional, safety-focused kitchen culture.
- Lead and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
- Work at kitchen stations such as the grill, flattop, fryer, and line to maintain quality and speed during peak service.
- Ensure plates meet 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 and guaranteed overtime.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
