Assistant General Manager

Join Our Team as an Assistant General Manager

Are you a proven restaurant leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and drives results wherever you go? At Luna Grill, you won't just hear us say we have great culture, we can prove it:

Rapid Growth:  We built 11 new restaurants across Southern California, Arizona, and Texas in 2026, with more growth planned for 2027 (including our first locations in Nevada!!). Growth like this means real opportunity: more restaurants, more leadership roles, and more room to move up.

Training & Culture That Works: Our restaurant-level turnover sits below 50%!!! less than half the industry average. That's not an accident; it's what happens when people are developed, supported, and are a part of something great! 

A Team That's Winning: We've averaged a 4.8 guest review rating on Google and Yelp company-wide for two years running!!Join a team that's winning and be a winner with us.

At Luna Grill, we’re looking for Assistant General Managers who lead from the front, coach with purpose, and hold the line on standards. If you’re passionate about people, food, and operational excellence — this is your next step.

This role is ideal for leaders who want real responsibility, real development, and a clear path to General Manager.

Why You’ll Love Working at Luna Grill

Target annual rate (DOE): $64K - $74K includes guaranteed Overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)

Plus: Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off, Paid Holidays and Sick leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonuses

What You’ll Do

Support daily operations including opening, peak service, and closing procedures

Work in BOH weekly and as needed; fully cross-trained in all BOH positions

Manage schedules, breaks, and team coverage to optimize service and labor

Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and presentation meet Luna Grill standards

Coach, train, and develop team members through feedback and performance guidance

Assist with payroll, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and operational reporting

Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company policies

Address guest concerns promptly and professionally with a hospitality-first mindset

Assist the GM with labor and food cost control

Participate in hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations

Communicate company updates and operational expectations clearly to the team

Serve as Manager on Duty when the GM is absent

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of restaurant management experience (high-volume or fast-casual) required

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred

Valid Food Manager Certification required

Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills

Excellent guest service and problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure

Solid understanding of FOH & BOH operations

Tech-savvy with POS systems, KDS, Dayforce, and Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Who We Are

We are Lunatics — driven by culture, standards, and teamwork, where people come first. You will not just be supporting the GM. You will be running the restaurant as Manager on Duty, working in both the front and back of house each week, and learning how labor, food cost, and people decisions come together, which is the experience that gets you ready to run your own restaurant.

Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.

E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. E-Verify checks information provided on an employee’s Form I-9 electronically against records contained in DHS and SSA databases. 

Luna Grill is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment to our team members, job applicants, the guests we serve, and the communities we call home. Luna Grill also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.