Assistant General Manager: Fast-Casual Leadership & Growth

Luna Grill; Palm Desert (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Luna Grill in California is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-performing team, support the GM, and drive hospitality excellence. You will coach staff, oversee shifts, and help build a pathway to GM and leadership roles within Luna Grill.

Join a fast-paced, growing restaurant family with opportunities across regions, competitive pay, overtime, and bonus potential, while delivering outstanding guest experiences daily.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience.
• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 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

Leadership

Coaching

People development

Guest service

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organized

Calm under pressure

FOH/BOH operations

Tech-savvy

POS systems

KDS

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Flexible availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

POS systems

KDS

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luna Grill in California is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-performing team, support the GM, and drive hospitality excellence. You will coach staff, oversee shifts, and help build a pathway to GM and leadership roles within Luna Grill.

Join a fast-paced, growing restaurant family with opportunities across regions, competitive pay, overtime, and bonus potential, while delivering outstanding guest experiences daily.