Lead Cook

Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM Hey Old East Dallas — We’re Headed Your Way! New Location, Proven Brand – Be part of the first team for our Old East Dallas Location! Our Walnut Hill location is hosting OPEN WALKIN interviews for this up and coming location in Old East Dallas area. Come on by! Monday - Friday June 1 - 5 Between 11:00AM - 7:00PM 8165 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75231. Please note: Interviews are being held at our Walnut Hill location for our upcoming restaurant opening near Gaston & North Hill in Old East Dallas. Luna Grill, a fast casual/QSR concept, is looking for LEAD COOKS! We 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. For over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California, Arizona and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding our Dallas footprint — and we’re looking for passionate Lead Cooks to help launch our up-and-coming location in Old East Dallas and bring our flavors to life. Why You’ll Love Luna Grill Competitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool Free Healthy Shift Meals Flexible Scheduling Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses Team Member Discounts Growth & promotion opportunities as we expand throughout Texas What You’ll Do Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards at all times Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations Monitor food safety logs and compliance standards Coordinate station assignments and support kitchen flow Support prep, stocking, and closing duties Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates What We’re Looking For 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure Must be 18 years or older Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus 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 Old East Dallas. If you’re ready to lead, grow, and be part of something fresh, let’s talk. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr