Shift Leader
- Location
- Encinitas
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $13 – $24
About this role
Join Our Team as a Shift Leader!
Opportunities in California, Texas, and Arizona
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 charge handle 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
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