Restaurant General Manager - Hillcrest

Luna Grill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed overtime

Quarterly bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) and additional benefits

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in San Diego is seeking a General Manager to inspire a team and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of restaurant management experience, be bilingual (Spanish preferred), and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, hiring and training staff, and managing key metrics. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a positive work culture where values align with ours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Restaurant Management Experience required.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Comfortable leading both FOH & BOH teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring a guest-focused environment.
• Hire, train, and develop team members.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, food/labor costs.

Skills

Restaurant Management Experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Leadership Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

A.A. Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

P&L Systems

POS Systems

Job description

ABOUT US

At Luna Grill, we’re more than just fresh Mediterranean food—we’re a team of passionate people who care deeply about culture, collaboration, and growing together. We are proud Lunatics (and we mean that in the best way possible). Our commitment to excellence starts at our restaurants where high standards and team spirit drive everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to step into a leadership role as a General Manager where you’ll inspire a team, drive results, and make a daily impact? If you're a people-loving, guest-first leader with restaurant management experience — we want to meet you!

PAY & PERKS

• $23.00–$26.00/hr based on a 50-hour workweek — guaranteed overtime + quarterly bonuses
• Target Base Pay: $65,000–$74,000 annually (DOE)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and additional benefits

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver outstanding results
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and guest-focused environment
• Hire, train, and develop team members for long-term growth
• Work side by side with BOH & FOH team including but not limited to cooking, prep, expo, catering etc
• Drive performance through clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and recognition
• Manage scheduling, inventory, food/labor costs, and other key operational metrics
• Create a workplace culture rooted in accountability, respect, and teamwork

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 3 years Restaurant Management Experience required
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• Comfortable leading both FOH & BOH teams
• Great communicator and motivator
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Positive, flexible, and guest-obsessed
• High school diploma required; A.A. degree preferred
• Tech savvy (Microsoft Office, P&L, POS systems)

Ready to Inspire, Develop and Create?

Apply now and join a team where our Core Values matches yours!

Social: We build authentic connections — with guests, teams, and each other.

Transparent: We communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Positive: We lift each other up and celebrate wins together.

Prideful: We take ownership of our work and our impact.

Integrity: We do what’s right — even when no one is watching.

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.