Assistant General Manager: Lead a Fast-Growth Team

Luna Grill; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays and Sick leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking an Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, fast-casual setting in the United States. You will support daily operations, coach a diverse team, and help the GM run this busy restaurant, stepping into leadership roles and advancing toward GM or district leadership.

You will oversee shifts, ensure guest satisfaction, manage schedules, and contribute to labor and food cost control while maintaining Luna Grill standards and culture.

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

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

Detail-oriented

FOH & BOH operations

Tech-savvy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

KDS

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luna Grill is seeking an Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, fast-casual setting in the United States. You will support daily operations, coach a diverse team, and help the GM run this busy restaurant, stepping into leadership roles and advancing toward GM or district leadership.

You will oversee shifts, ensure guest satisfaction, manage schedules, and contribute to labor and food cost control while maintaining Luna Grill standards and culture.