Bench General Manager

Luna Grill; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed overtime

Quarterly bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays and sick leave

Career advancement

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Bench General Manager to lead daily operations across several South Orange County restaurants, including Irvine to San Clemente. You’ll mentor AGMs, Shift Leaders, and Team Members while driving guest experience, food quality, and financial performance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of restaurant management, strong P&L and labor controls, and a passion for coaching teams in a fast-paced environment. A flexible schedule and travel across locations are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in South OC / Orange County markets.
• Strong understanding of both FOH & BOH operations.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and cost controls.
• Ability to coach, hold accountability, and inspire teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused.
• Willing to travel between South OC locations.
• Valid Food Manager Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned South OC restaurant locations.
• Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants across the region.
• Drive operational excellence in food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by mentoring AGMs, Shift Leaders, and Team Members.
• Own operational execution including opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
• Be the final decision-maker on escalated guest concerns, leading with hospitality.
• Manage labor, food, and operating costs to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze reports and trends to improve performance and profitability.
• Partner with the District Manager to execute strategic and operational initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven culture.
• Support local marketing and community engagement efforts throughout South OC.

Skills

Restaurant management

P&L management

Labor cost controls

Team development

Coaching & accountability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bench General Manager

Are you a proven restaurant leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and drives results wherever you go? As a Bench General Manager supporting our South Orange County locations, you'll step into a high-impact leadership role covering multiple restaurants - from Irvine to San Clemente and between - mentoring future leaders and ensuring operational excellence across the board.

If you love the SoCal lifestyle, know your way around the 5 freeway, and are hands-on, adaptable, and passionate about developing people while delivering exceptional guest experiences - we want to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Target annual rate (DOB): $78k - $83K includes guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek)
• Quarterly bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays and Sick leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Work across some of South Orange County's most desirable communities - Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, and beyond
• Join a team that knows how to work hard and enjoy the coastal SoCal lifestyle

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned South OC restaurant locations
• Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants across the region
• Drive operational excellence in food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by mentoring AGMs, Shift Leaders, and Team Members
• Own operational execution including opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures
• Be the final decision-maker on escalated guest concerns, leading with hospitality
• Manage labor, food, and operating costs to achieve financial goals
• Analyze reports and trends to improve performance and profitability
• Partner with the District Manager to execute strategic and operational initiatives
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven culture
• Support local marketing and community engagement efforts throughout South OC

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally within the South OC / Orange County market
• Strong understanding of both FOH & BOH operations
• Proven leadership and people development skills
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and cost controls
• Ability to coach, hold accountability, and inspire teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused
• Tech savv
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Valid Food Manager Certification required
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends & holidays
• Willing and able to travel between South Orange County locations

Who We Are

We are Lunatics - driven by culture, standards, and teamwork. At Luna Grill, people come first. We believe in developing talent, leading with integrity, and creating REAL experiences for our guests and our teams. When you join us, you're not just running restaurants - you're shaping the future of our brand.

Ready to Lead the Way?

Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.

E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the US 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.