Kitchen Manager – Lead a High-Impact BOH Team

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

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.