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$40k – $48k per year
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In office (Palm Desert)
Seniority
Staff · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Luna Grill scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Luna Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain headquartered in San Diego, California, serving made-to-order kabobs, plates, salads and bowls. Opened in 2004 by co-founder Sean Pourteymour and his wife Maria, it has grown to more than 60 restaurants across California, Texas and Arizona and offers catering, online ordering and the Club Luna rewards program. It hires cooks and lead cooks, shift leaders, kitchen managers, assistant, bench and full general managers, along with supply chain management staff.

Open interviews Daily at 4pm

Join Our Team as a Shift Leader!

Opportunities in California, Texas, and Arizona

Are you ready to lead with heart and hustle? At Luna Grill, we’re looking for energetic and hands-on Shift Leaders to inspire teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and keep our restaurants running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for those who love leading from the floor — not behind a desk.

Locations & Pay (compensation varies by region and market)

California -LA • Orange County • San Diego • Inland Empire$20.50/hr (up to $24.00/hr with tips)

Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth$13.00–$15.00/hr (up to $18.00/hr with tips)

Arizona – Mesa$16.00–$18.00/hr (up to $21.00/hr with tips)

Why You’ll Love Luna Grill

We’re not your typical restaurant gig — we’re a people-first brand with real food and real opportunities.

Competitive Pay + Team Tip Pool

Free Healthy Shift Meals

On-Demand Pay via Dayforce

Flexible Scheduling

Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses

Team Member Discounts

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a Shift Leader, you’ll set the tone for the shift — leading your team, creating great guest moments, and ensuring every shift runs like clockwork.

Lead by example while serving guests and supporting your team.

Act as the person in charge handle daily operations, guest satisfaction, and team deployment.

Oversee front-of-house operations, ensuring a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment.

Deliver exceptional hospitality, resolve guest issues promptly, and make every visit a great experience.

Coach and motivate team members in real time to uphold Luna Grill’s standards.

Support with inventory counts, shift recaps, and basic administrative tasks.

Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain service flow and food quality.

Maintain compliance with all safety, sanitation, and labor policies.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments:

1–3 years of restaurant or guest service experience in a supervisory or leadership role required

Must be 18 years or older

Strong communicator and problem solver

Hands-on leader who leads by example

Excellent at multitasking, organizing, and coaching under pressure

Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Who We Are

We’re Lunatics — devoted to maintaining high standards through culture, teamwork, and training.At Luna Grill, people are our #1 priority. We believe in cultivating talent, leading by example, and creating REAL experiences for both our guests and our team members.

Come grow with us — and help turn every meal into a moment worth remembering.

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.

 

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