Lead Cook

Luna Grill; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling for work-life bal

Career Growth Opportunities - promote从

Tip Pool Participation

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Referral Bonus Program

Recognition & Rewards

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee BOH operations, coach the team, and ensure consistency and quality across shifts. This role blends hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities in a fast-casual setting.

You will lead training, station assignments, and ensure adherence to Luna Grill standards while delivering high-quality meals in a high-volume environment. This position is based in Texas with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kitchen leadership in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
• Strong knowledge of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards always.
• Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties.
• Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently.
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Handling pressure

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lead Cook

Are you a proven restaurant leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and drives results wherever you go? At Luna Grill, you won't just hear us say we have great culture, we can prove it:

• Rapid Growth: We built 11 new restaurants across Southern California, Arizona, and Texas in 2026, with more growth planned for 2027 (including our first locations in Nevada!!). Growth like this means real opportunity: more restaurants, more leadership roles, and more room to move up.

• Training & Culture That Works: Our restaurant-level turnover sits below 50%!!! less than half the industry average. That's not an accident; it's what happens when people are developed, supported, and are a part of something great!

• A Team That's Winning: We've averaged a 4.8 guest review rating on Google and Yelp company-wide for two years running!!Join a team that's winning and be a winner with us.

At Luna Grill, we're looking for Lead Cooks to oversee production, coach the team, and ensure seamless kitchen operations while upholding our quality and consistency. Step up and lead with expertise and energy.

Locations & Pay (compensation varies by region and market)

Texas - Dallas • Fort Worth • Kaufman • Collin
$14.00-$17.00/hr (up to $20.00/hr with tips)

Why You'll Love Luna Grill

We're not your typical restaurant gig - we're a people-first brand with real food and real opportunities.

• Flexible Scheduling for work-life balance
• Career Growth Opportunities - we promote from within!
• Tip Pool Participation - all team members share in the tips
• Free Healthy Shift Meal
• Referral Bonus Program
• Recognition & Rewards for performance and teamwork
• Luna Grill Employee Discounts and more!

What You'll Do

As a Luna Grill Lead Cook, you'll be leading BOH operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. This position combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership responsibilities such as training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards always
• Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties
• Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently

• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed

What we're looking for:

• 1+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required
• Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
• Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure
• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
• Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly