Kitchen Manager

Join Our Team as a Kitchen 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 a Kitchen Manager, you’ll step into a hands-on leadership role running the back of house at your Luna Grill restaurant, working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team to hit our standards for speed, quality, and hospitality, shift after shift. You won’t manage from behind a clipboard. You’ll lead from the line, cooking, coaching, and problem-solving in real time in a fast-paced, fast-casual kitchen. This role is a launchpad: you’ll partner with your General Manager, build a team you’re proud of, and develop the experience to grow into an AGM, GM, or beyond. We build leaders from within every level: Cook → Lead Cook → KM → AGM → GM and beyond.

Why You'll Love Working at Luna Grill

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)

Plus: Quarterly performance bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Sick Leave

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career growth in a fast-growing, people-first brand

A culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and hospitality

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, train, and mentor BOH team members, including new hires — by working alongside them, not just observing

Assign shifts, stations, and daily tasks to keep the kitchen moving

Coach performance, give real-time feedback, and support corrective actions

Foster a positive, professional, safety-focused kitchen culture

Lead and participate in team meetings and training sessions

Operations & Food Excellence

Jump into any station — grill, flattop, fryer, or line — to keep quality and speed on point during peak rushes

Ensure every plate meets Luna Grill standards, every time

Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices

Complete required audits, logs, and operational checklists

Support catering orders, special events, and operational planning

Inventory, Cost & Compliance

Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation (FIFO)

Control food and labor costs through smart planning and tight execution

Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs

Ensure compliance with labor laws, meal/rest breaks, and safety policies

What We're Looking For

3–5 years of restaurant or BOH experience in a fast-casual or quick-service environment; management experience required

Comfort working the line daily alongside your team — this is not a desk-bound or banquet-style leadership role

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Minimum 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 like Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco, or similar

Food Handler / ServSafe certification required

Who We AreWe are Lunatics — driven by culture, standards, and teamwork, where people come first. You will not just be running a line. You will be owning the whole back of house, from food quality and safety to inventory, food cost, and scheduling, and training a kitchen team that cooks Luna Grill recipes the right way every shift.

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.