Bench General Manager — Lead Ops Across Multiple Sites

Luna Grill; Palm Desert (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Quarterly bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Bench General Manager to lead operations across multiple South OC locations, mentoring AGMs and shift leaders while upholding exceptional hospitality and quality standards.

You will rotate among Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, and beyond, building leadership depth and preparing for GM or district roles. This role emphasizes people development and cost control within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and cost controls.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid FoodManager Certification required.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends & holidays.
• Willing and able to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned restaurant locations.
• Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

People development

P&L management

Cost controls

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tech savvy

Education

Food Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

KDS

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luna Grill is seeking a Bench General Manager to lead operations across multiple South OC locations, mentoring AGMs and shift leaders while upholding exceptional hospitality and quality standards.

You will rotate among Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, and beyond, building leadership depth and preparing for GM or district roles. This role emphasizes people development and cost control within a fast-paced environment.