Lead Cook

Luna Grill • San Diego, CA

86d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is hiring Lead Cooks for its new Chula Vista location. The Lead Cook brings the menu to life, maintains high food quality standards, and helps keep kitchen operations efficient in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The position combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership, including directing and assisting team members, coordinating kitchen work, and supporting food safety and service standards.

Luna Grill is a fast-casual/QSR Mediterranean restaurant concept with more than 50 locations across Southern California, Arizona, and Dallas–Fort Worth. The company describes its culture as people-first, team-focused, values-driven, and supportive of growth and promotion opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, portion control, and recipe consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation.
• Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure.
• Reliable and professional, with clear communication skills.
• Able to work productively with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
• Support the kitchen team with preparation, stocking, and closing duties.
• Direct and assist team members during shifts to support smooth operations.
• Communicate with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently.
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
• Lead back-of-house operations during assigned shifts, including training team members, monitoring food safety logs, and coordinating station assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus team tip pool; compensation varies by region and market.
• Free healthy shift meals.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Recognition, rewards, and referral bonuses.
• Team member discounts.
• Growth and promotion opportunities as the company expands.

What This Job Offers

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