Shift Leader

Luna Grill

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Aliso Viejo, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Shift Leader is responsible for leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining smooth daily restaurant operations. They will also handle team deployment, inventory counts, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

You have 1-3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the restaurant or guest service industry. You are a strong communicator and problem solver, capable of leading by example and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

front-of-house operations

safety

sanitation

E-Verify

Job Description

 

Join Our Team as a Shift Leader!

Opportunities in California, Texas, and Arizona

Are you ready to lead with heart and hustle? At Luna Grill, we’re looking for energetic and hands-on Shift Leaders to inspire teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and keep our restaurants running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for those who love leading from the floor — not behind a desk.


Locations & Pay (compensation varies by region and market)

California -LA • Orange County • San Diego • Inland Empire
$17.00–$19.50/hr (up to $22.00/hr with tips)

Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth
$13.00–$15.00/hr (up to $18.00/hr with tips)

Arizona – Mesa
$16.00–$18.00/hr (up to $21.00/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’re Lunatics — devoted to maintaining high standards through culture, teamwork, and training.
At Luna Grill, people are our #1 priority. We believe in cultivating talent, leading by example, and creating REAL experiences for both our guests and our team members.

Come grow with us — and help turn every meal into a moment worth remembering.




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

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/.
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