Kitchen Manager

Luna Grill; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Quarterly bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Holidays & sick leave

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Luna Grill in California is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the BOH team, ensure operational excellence, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will train and mentor staff, manage shifts across stations, monitor food safety, cost controls, and audits, and support catering events. The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen leadership and bilingual English/Spanish. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented leadership position with overtime and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant or BOH experience; management experience required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience with systems like Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco, or similar.
• Food Handler / ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor BOH team members, including new hires.
• Assign shifts, stations, and daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Coach performance, provide feedback, and support corrective actions.
• Foster a positive, professional, and safety-focused kitchen culture.
• Lead and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and plated to Luna Grill standards.
• Rotate across stations to maintain quality and flow.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• Complete required audits, logs, and operational checklists.
• Support catering orders, special events, and operational planning.
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation (FIFO).
• Control food and labor costs through proper planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

ServSafe / Food Handler certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dayforce

Sysco

Job description

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.

Why You'll Love Working at Luna Grill

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)
• Plus: Quarterly performance bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career growth in a fast-growing, people-first brand
• A culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and hospitality

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train, and mentor BOH team members, including new hires
• Assign shifts, stations, and daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Coach performance, provide feedback, and support corrective actions
• Foster a positive, professional, and safety-focused kitchen culture
• Lead and participate in team meetings and training sessions

Operations & Food Excellence

• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and plated to Luna Grill standards
• Rotate across stations (grill, flattop, fryer, line) to maintain quality and flow
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices
• Complete required audits, logs, and operational checklists
• Support catering orders, special events, and operational planning

Inventory, Cost & Compliance

• Manage inventory, stock levels, and product rotation (FIFO)
• Control food and labor costs through proper planning and execution
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, meal/rest breaks, and safety policies

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of restaurant or BOH experience; management experience required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• High standards for food quality, cleanliness, and presentation
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and lead under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Experience with systems like Microsoft Office, Dayforce, Sysco, or similar
• Food Handler / ServSafe certification required

Who We Are

We're Lunatics - devoted to maintaining high standards through culture, training, and teamwork.

At Luna Grill, people are our #1 priority. We believe in growing leaders from within, leading by example, and creating REAL experiences for our guests and our teams.

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.