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Kitchen Manager

$65k - $77k

Luna Grill

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Manager

Opportunities in California , Texas & Arizona

Are you ready to lead with heart and precision? At Luna Grill , we're looking for Kitchen Managers to inspire the BOH team, maintain operational excellence, and deliver exceptional food experiences. This is your chance to lead, mentor, and drive results in a fast-paced kitchen.

Perks & Benefits
  • Target annual rate (DOE):$65K - $77K includes guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Sick Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing brand
  • A people-first culture where teamwork, respect, and hospitality come first
What You'll Do

As a Kitchen Manager , you'll lead all BOH operations to ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and team performance. You'll drive standards, coach your team, and support your General Manager in meeting both operational and financial goals.
  • Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, including new hires
  • Assign stations and tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly
  • Coach team members and provide performance feedback
  • Support hiring, scheduling, and BOH staffing decisions
  • Create a positive, safety-focused kitchen culture
  • Ensure food is prepared and plated according to Luna Grill standards
  • Maintain strict sanitation and food safety practices
  • Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation (FIFO)
  • Complete daily audits, logs, and operational checklists
  • Oversee equipment maintenance and report repair needs
  • Monitor labor and food costs to support financial goals
  • Assist with catering, special events, and operational planning
What we're looking for:
  • 3-5 years restaurant Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
  • 18 yrs old+ required
  • Strong communicator with excellent leadership skills
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
  • High standards for quality, cleanliness, and organization
  • Ability to multitask and lead under pressure
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco ordering, or similar systems

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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