Assistant General Manager — Lead People & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Career Advancement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking an Assistant General Manager in California to support GMs, coach teams, and ensure operational excellence across our restaurants. You will lead with energy, uphold Luna Grill standards, and help elevate guest experiences on every shift.

This hands-on role offers leadership development, cross-functional supervision of FOH/BOH, and a clear path to General Manager through coaching, scheduling, and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience in high-volume or fast-casual settings.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations including opening, peak service, and closing.
• Cross-train in BOH roles and manage schedules.
• Coach and develop team members through feedback.
• Assist payroll, inventory, and cost controls.
• Ensure food safety, quality and Luna Grill standards.
• Handle guest concerns with hospitality focus.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Staff coaching

Guest service

Problem solving

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 California to support GMs, coach teams, and ensure operational excellence across our restaurants. You will lead with energy, uphold Luna Grill standards, and help elevate guest experiences on every shift.

This hands-on role offers leadership development, cross-functional supervision of FOH/BOH, and a clear path to General Manager through coaching, scheduling, and performance feedback.