About this role
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 supporting our South Orange County locations, you'll step into a high-impact leadership role covering multiple restaurants — from Irvine to San Clemente and between — mentoring future leaders and ensuring operational excellence across the board.
If you love the SoCal lifestyle, know your way around the 5 freeway, and are hands-on, adaptable, and passionate about developing people while delivering exceptional guest experiences — we want to meet you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Target annual rate (DOB): $78k - $83K includes guaranteed overtime (50-hour workweek) (compensation varies by region and market)
- Quarterly bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays and Sick leave
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Work across some of South Orange County's most desirable communities — Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, and beyond
- Join a team that knows how to work hard and enjoy the coastal SoCal lifestyle
What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee daily operations at assigned South OC restaurant locations
- Serve as Acting General Manager when needed and support multiple restaurants across the region
- 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 throughout South OC
What We’re Looking For
- 3-5+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally within the South OC / Orange County market
- 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 South Orange County 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.
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