Shift Leader

Luna Grill; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Healthy Shift Meals

On-Demand Pay via Dayforce

Flexible Scheduling

Recognition, Rewards & ReferralBonuses

Team Member Discounts

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Shift Leader in California to lead front-of-house during busy shifts, motivate the team, ensure guest moments, and keep service running smoothly.

You’ll be part of a high-growth, people-first culture with opportunities for advancement; 1–3 years supervisory experience preferred; flexible schedule and benefits like Dayforce pay, team meals, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant or guest service supervisory experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while serving guests and supporting your team.
• Own daily operations, guest satisfaction, and team deployment.
• Oversee front-of-house operations to maintain a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and resolve guest issues promptly.
• Coach and motivate team members in real time to uphold Luna Grill’s standards.
• Assist with inventory counts, shift recaps, and basic administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow and food quality.
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and labor policies.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solver

Hands-on leadership

Multitasking

Coaching under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Join Our Team as a Shift Leader!

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.

Locations & Pay (compensation varies by region and market)

California -LA • Orange County • San Diego • Inland Empire
$20.50/hr (up to $24.00/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.

• Competitive Pay + Team Tip Pool
• Free Healthy Shift Meals
• On-Demand Pay via Dayforce
• Flexible Scheduling
• Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses
• Team Member Discounts
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a Shift Leader, you’ll set the tone for the shift — leading your team, creating great guest moments, and ensuring every shift runs like clockwork.

• Lead by example while serving guests and supporting your team.
• Act as the person in chargehandle daily operations, guest satisfaction, and team deployment.
• Oversee front-of-house operations, ensuring a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality, resolve guest issues promptly, and make every visit a great experience.
• Coach and motivate team members in real time to uphold Luna Grill’s standards.
• Support with inventory counts, shift recaps, and basic administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain service flow and food quality.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, sanitation, and labor policies.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments:

• 1–3 years of restaurant or guest service experience in a supervisory or leadership role required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong communicator and problem solver
• Hands‑on leader who leads by example
• Excellent at multitasking, organizing, and coaching under pressure
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Who We Are

We are Lunatics — driven by culture, standards, and teamwork, where people come first. You will not just be serving guests. You will be helping the team stay on track during service, setting a good example for guest service and food safety, and learning how the whole restaurant runs. It's a great first step into leadership.

Our Core Values

• Social: Hardworking people who love serving our guests and each other
• Transparent: We trust and empower our team and earn our guests’ trust
• Positive: A positive workplace starts with a positive attitude
• Prideful: Infectiously enthusiastic about our food and how we serve it

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.