Assistant General Manager

Luna Grill; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid Holidays and Sick leave

Overtime guaranteed (50-hour workweek)

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support GMs, coach teams, and ensure operational excellence across our restaurants. You will lead from the front, manage daily operations, and help develop future leaders in a fast-casual setting.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, a passion for people and food, and a track record of maintaining high standards. This role offers room for growth towards a General Manager position and requires flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of restaurant management experience (high-volume or fast-casual) required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.
• Excellent guest service and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure.
• Solid understanding of FOH & BOH operations.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, KDS, Dayforce, and Microsoft Office.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations including opening, peak service, and closing procedures.
• Work in BOH weekly and as needed; fully cross-trained in all BOH positions.
• Manage schedules, breaks, and team coverage to optimize service and labor.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and presentation meet Luna Grill standards.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through feedback and performance guidance.
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally with a hospitality-first mindset.
• Assist the GM with labor and food cost control.
• Participate in hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Communicate company updates and operational expectations clearly to the team.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when the GM is absent.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

KDS

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join Our Team as an Assistant General Manager

Opportunities in California, Texas & Arizona. Are you ready to lead with vision and energy? At Luna Grill, we're looking for Assistant General Managers to support GMs, coach teams, and ensure operational excellence across our restaurants. This is your chance to make an impact, grow your leadership, and elevate our guest experiences.

Are you a hands‑on restaurant leader who thrives in the kitchen and on the floor? At Luna Grill, we're looking for Assistant General Managers who lead from the front, coach with purpose, and hold the line on standards. If you're passionate about people, food, and operational excellence - this is your next step.

This role is ideal for leaders who want real responsibility, real development, and a clear path to General Manager.

Why You’ll Love Working at Luna Grill

• Target annual rate (DOE) $64K-$74K + guaranteed Overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)
• Plus: Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays and Sick leave

What You’ll Do

• Support daily operations including opening, peak service, and closing procedures
• Work in BOH weekly and as needed; fully cross‑trained in all BOH positions
• Manage schedules, breaks, and team coverage to optimize service and labor
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and presentation meet Luna Grill standards
• Coach, train, and develop team members through feedback and performance guidance
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and operational reporting
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company policies
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally with a hospitality‑first mindset
• Assist the GM with labor and food cost control
• Participate in hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations
• Communicate company updates and operational expectations clearly to the team
• Serve as Manager on Duty when the GM is absent

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of restaurant management experience (high-volume or fast-casual) required
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people‑development skills
• Excellent guest service and problem‑solving abilities
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and calm under pressure
• Solid understanding of FOH & BOH operations
• Tech‑savvy with POS systems, KDS, Dayforce, and Microsoft Office
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Who We Are

We are Lunatics - devoted to high standards, strong culture, and continuous growth. At Luna Grill, people come first. We believe in developing leaders, leading by example, and creating REAL experiences for our guests and our teams - every shift, every day.

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 U.S. 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.