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This is a great opportunity for those who take pride in their craft and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.\nWe are a really (really) cool company to work for—we take pride in our inspirational culture, being a true “people first” workplace, and providing opportunities for growth.\nFor over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding our AZ footprint — and we’re looking for you to help launch our up-and-coming location in Tempe and bring our flavors to life.\nWhy You’ll Love Luna Grill\nCompetitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool (compensation varies by region and market)\nFree Healthy Shift Meals\nFlexible Scheduling\nRecognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses\nTeam Member Discounts\nGrowth & promotion opportunities as we expand\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Luna Grill Lead Cook, you’ll be leading BOH operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. This position combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership responsibilities such as training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.\nPrepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards\nOperate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently\nMaintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards always\nSet up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift\nSupport the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties\nDirect and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations\nCommunicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently\nAssist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed\n What we’re looking for:\n2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required\nStrong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency\nKnowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices\nPositive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure\nMust be 18 years or older\nStrong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation\nReliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly\nAble to work productively with minimal supervision\nHigh School Diploma or GED preferred\nBilingual (English/Spanish) a plus\nWhy Join Luna Grill?We’re not your typical restaurant gig. At Luna Grill, we’re all about real food, real people, and real growth. We’ve built a culture that’s team-focused, values-driven, and genuinely fun to be a part of. We care about what we serve, who we serve it with—and we’re bringing that energy to Tempe.\nIf you’re ready to lead, grow, and be part of something fresh (literally and figuratively), let’s talk.\nLuna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.\nE-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. \n\nLuna Grill is an equal opportunity employer. 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