Kitchen Manager

Luna Grill is a fast-growing restaurant brand known for delivering exceptional Mediterranean cuisine with a commitment to quality, customer service, and a people-first culture. With locations across California, Texas, and Arizona, Luna Grill emphasizes teamwork, respect, and hospitality, creating an environment where both guests and team members feel valued and inspired. As a company, Luna Grill is dedicated to maintaining high standards through culture, teamwork, and comprehensive training programs. The brand is devoted to cultivating talent and leading by example, ensuring that every meal served is a memorable experience. Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions, ensuring compliance with employment verification requirements, and is recognized as an equal opportunity employer, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace free from discrimination of any kind.

The Kitchen Manager role at Luna Grill offers an exciting opportunity for culinary leaders to drive back-of-house (BOH) operations, inspire the kitchen team, and uphold the brand's high standards for food quality and safety. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will be responsible for mentoring team members, managing daily kitchen operations, and collaborating closely with the General Manager to achieve operational and financial objectives. The position offers a target annual salary in the range of $62,000 to $68,000, depending on experience and market location, and includes guaranteed overtime based on a 50-hour workweek. Additional benefits include quarterly performance bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off plus paid holidays and sick leave, employee referral bonuses, and ample opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding brand.

As Kitchen Manager, your primary responsibilities will include leading, training, and mentoring all kitchen personnel to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow and consistent delivery of high-quality food. You will be tasked with station assignments, coaching and feedback, hiring and scheduling decisions, food safety compliance, inventory and stock management, daily operational audits, equipment maintenance oversight, and cost control. This role demands a strong ability to multitask under pressure, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Becoming part of Luna Grill means joining a passionate community of 'Lunatics' dedicated to turning every meal into a memorable moment through commitment, collaboration, and culinary excellence.