Kitchen Manager

Luna Grill; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target annual rate: $65K-$77K

Quarterly bonuses

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all BOH operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and team performance in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will mentor staff, assign stations, manage inventory, and support the General Manager to hit operational and financial goals while upholding Luna Grill standards.

This role offers competitive pay with overtime, quarterly bonuses, and clear career growth in a people-first culture across California, Texas, and Arizona.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
• 18 years or older required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; commitment to food safety and quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dayforce, or Sysco ordering systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff including new hires.
• Assign stations and tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Coach team members and provide performance feedback.
• Support hiring, scheduling, and BOH staffing decisions.
• Create a safety-focused kitchen culture.
• Ensure food prepared and plated to Luna Grill standards.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices.
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and FIFO rotation.
• Complete daily audits, logs, and checklists.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and report repairs.
• Monitor labor and food costs to support goals.
• Assist with catering and events planning.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Dayforce

Sysco ordering

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Manager

Opportunities in California, Texas & Arizona

Are you ready to lead with heart and precision? At Luna Grill, we’re looking for Kitchen Managers to inspire the BOH team, maintain operational excellence, and deliver exceptional food experiences. This is your chance to lead, mentor, and drive results in a fast-paced kitchen.

Perks & Benefits

• Target annual rate (DOE):$65K - $77K includes guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• 401(k) eligibility
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing brand
• A people-first culture where teamwork, respect, and hospitality come first

What You’ll Do

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll lead all BOH operations to ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and team performance. You'll drive standards, coach your team, and support your General Manager in meeting both operational and financial goals.

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, including new hires
• Assign stations and tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Coach team members and provide performance feedback
• Support hiring, scheduling, and BOH staffing decisions
• Create a positive, safety-focused kitchen culture
• Ensure food is prepared and plated according to Luna Grill standards
• Maintain strict sanitation and food safety practices
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation (FIFO)
• Complete daily audits, logs, and operational checklists
• Oversee equipment maintenance and report repair needs
• Monitor labor and food costs to support financial goals
• Assist with catering, special events, and operational planning

What we’re looking for:

• 3-5 years restaurant Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required
• 18 yrs old+ required
• Strong communicator with excellent leadership skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• High standards for quality, cleanliness, and organization
• Ability to multitask and lead under pressure
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco ordering, or similar systems

Who We Are

We're Lunatics devoted to maintaining high standards through culture, teamwork, and training.
At Luna Grill, people are our #1 priority. We believe in cultivating talent, leading by example, and creating REAL experiences for both our guests and our team members.

Come grow with us and help turn every meal into a moment worth remembering.

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.