Luna Grill

Bench General Manager

Luna Grill  •  $65k - $74k/yr  •  La Quinta, CA (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Bench General Manager
Are you a proven restaurant leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and drives results wherever you go? As a Bench General Manager, you’ll step into a high-impact leadership role supporting multiple locations, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring operational excellence across the board.
If you’re hands-on, adaptable, and passionate about developing people while delivering exceptional guest experiences — we want to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working at Luna Grill
• Target annual Pay: $65k –$74k DOE. (Based on a 50-hour workweek: 40 regular / 10 overtime) (compensation varies by region and market)
• Plus: Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays and Sick leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

What You’ll Do
• Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned restaurant locations
• Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants
• Drive operational excellence in food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by mentoring AGMs, Shift Leaders, and Team Members
• Own operational execution including opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures
• Be the final decision-maker on escalated guest concerns, leading with hospitality
• Manage labor, food, and operating costs to achieve financial goals
• Analyze reports and trends to improve performance and profitability
• Partner with the District Manager to execute strategic and operational initiatives
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven culture
• Support local marketing and community engagement efforts

What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of restaurant management experience
• Strong understanding of both FOH & BOH operations
• Proven leadership and people development skills
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and cost controls
• Ability to coach, hold accountability, and inspire teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused
• Tech savvy (POS, KDS, Dayforce, Microsoft Office)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Valid Food Manager Certification required
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends & holidays
• Willing and able to travel between locations

Who We Are
We are Lunatics — driven by culture, standards, and teamwork. At Luna Grill, people come first. We believe in developing talent, leading with integrity, and creating REAL experiences for our guests and our teams. When you join us, you’re not just running restaurants — you’re shaping the future of our brand.

Ready to Lead the Way?
Apply today and become part of a company where your leadership truly makes an impact.

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.
Luna Grill

About Luna Grill

Back in 2004, Sean and Maria Pourteymour were looking for healthier meals they could feel good about serving their two daughters - but the options just didn’t exist. So they created one.

That’s how Luna Grill was born: from a place of love, care, and a desire to nourish their family with real, wholesome food. That same spirit still guides everything we do today from the ingredients we choose to the way we treat our guests and team members.

We call ourselves "LUNAtics"​ because we are passionate about the food we serve and the Luna lifestyle. We are Eat Real Certified by the US Healthful Food Council, an organization committed to "food that is good for your health, the environment, and animal welfare."​

*Ranked #1 U.S. Diet 8 years-in-a-row by US News & World Report.

Our mission is to make our fans feel good with the food we serve to fuel their best possible lives. We serve many non-GMO items including our rice, lamb, salmon, and grass fed beef, as well as using non-GMO oil always. We support locally harvested produce, sustainable farming and local businesses whenever possible.

Learn more about us here: https://lunagrill.com/our-story/.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Year Founded
2004
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