Assistant General Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Luna Grill scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
As an Assistant General Manager, you’ll step into a hands-on leadership role right alongside your General Manager, helping run a high-performing restaurant, coaching your team, and keeping hospitality and operations strong shift after shift. This role is a launchpad: you’ll report to your General Manager, lead the floor and the team during your shifts, and build the experience to grow into a GM role, Area/District leadership, or a position at our Restaurant Support Center. We build leaders from within at every level: Shift Leader → AGM → GM → Bench GM and beyond.
Why You’ll Love Working at Luna Grill
Target annual rate (DOE) $60K-$65K + 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
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.
Our Core Values
Social: Hardworking people who love serving our guests and each other
Transparent: We trust and empower our team and earn our guests’ trust
Positive: A positive workplace starts with a positive attitude
Prideful: Infectiously enthusiastic about our food and how we serve it
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.