Director of Supply Chain

Luna Grill; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Luna Grill, a growing Mediterranean fast-casual brand in Southern California, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, sourcing, logistics, and partnerships across the Luna Grill system. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage a large purchasing portfolio, and collaborate with cross-functional teams from culinary to finance to ensure optimal product availability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decisions, and building scalable supply chain

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality.
• 5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships.
• Strong purchasing, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and distribution expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain strategy to support Luna Grill's growth.
• Own procurement and strategic sourcing for a $50M+ portfolio across food, packaging, smallwares, and operations.
• Manage distribution and logistics across multiple markets and centers.
• Partner with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Development to align supply chain with business goals.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, forecasting and reporting for senior leadership.
• Coach and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Team leadership

Negotiation

Cost savings

Strategic planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Vendor management

Job description

Director of Supply Chain

Location: Hybrid | San Diego County Preferred

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 DOE + Bonus

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

At Luna Grill, great food starts long before it reaches the grill.

It starts with great partnerships, smart strategy, and a supply chain that keeps everything moving.

What began as two parents' promise to serve food they were proud to feed their own family has grown into one of Southern California's favorite Mediterranean fast-casual brands. Today, we're 60+ restaurants strong and continuing to grow.

Now we're looking for an experienced Director of Supply Chain to help lead what's next.

If you love building supplier partnerships, negotiating smart deals, solving complex challenges, and making a real business impact, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

As our Director of Supply Chain, you'll lead the strategy behind procurement, sourcing, logistics, distribution, and supplier partnerships across the Luna Grill system.

You'll work directly with our Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure our restaurants have the right products, at the right cost, from the right partners.

You'll make an impact on:

• Food Cost & Profitability
• Restaurant Operations
• New Restaurant Openings
• Menu Innovation & LTO Launches
• Supplier Partnerships
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Long-Term Growth Strategy

What You'll Do

Lead Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support Luna Grill's continued growth.
• Build scalable systems to support future restaurant expansion.
• Optimize sourcing, procurement, logistics, and distribution across multiple markets.

Own Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage a$50M+ purchasing portfolio across food, packaging, smallwares, and operational categories.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor commodity markets and proactively manage pricing and supply risks.

Manage Distribution & Logistics

• Lead distributor and broadline partnerships across multiple distribution centers.
• Oversee forecasting, contract compliance, service levels, and operational readiness.
• Ensure every New Restaurant Opening launches fully stocked and ready for success.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Culinary to bring exciting new menu items to life.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, and Development.
• Turn business challenges into smart supply chain solutions.

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Coach and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Drive Data & Performance

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, forecasting, and reporting.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What You Bring

We're looking for a leader who thinks strategically, leads confidently, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality
• 5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships
• Deep expertise in restaurant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and distribution
• Experience supporting rapid restaurant growth and New Restaurant Openings
• Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings
• Experience managing broadline distribution partners across multiple regions
• Strong financial, analytical, and executive communication skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience

Bonus Points

• Fast Casual or QSR experience
• Multi-state distribution networks
• Proprietary ingredient programs
• Food safety and supplier qualification programs
• Sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives

Why Luna Grill?

We're growing. We're collaborative. We're passionate about hospitality. Most importantly, you'll have a seat at the table.

This is an opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and help shape the future of a growing restaurant brand where your ideas, leadership, and expertise will make a visible impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive Executive-Level Compensation
• Performance Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities
• The opportunity to build something meaningful with an incredible team

Ready to Help Shape What's Next?

If you're excited by big challenges, meaningful partnerships, and building a supply chain that fuels growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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.