Kitchen Manager

Luna Grill • Irvine, CA

3d • $65,000 - $77,000

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is a working leadership role in Luna Grill’s fast-casual restaurant environment. The manager works alongside the back-of-house team, cooking, coaching, and solving problems in real time, and owns kitchen operations ranging from food quality and safety to inventory, food costs, scheduling, and team training. The role requires hands-on line work and leadership during busy service periods.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of restaurant or back-of-house experience in a fast-casual or quick-service environment.
• Management experience required.
• Comfort working the line daily alongside the team; this is not a desk-bound or banquet-style leadership role.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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 systems such as Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco, or similar.
• 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 running smoothly.
• Coach employee 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, or line to maintain food quality and service speed during peak periods.
• Ensure food 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.

What This Job Offers

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