Hey RIVERSIDE—We’re Headed Your Way!
New Location, Proven Brand – Be part of the first team for our Riverside Location!
APPLY TODAY for a possible invite to our Job Fair in APRIL!

Luna Grill, a fast casual/QSR concept, is looking for experienced and hands-on Lead Cooks to guide kitchen teams, ensure consistency and quality, and support daily back-of-house operations. This is a great opportunity for those who lead by example and enjoy being in the action while developing others.

We are a really (really) cool company to work for—we take pride in our inspirational culture, being a true “people first” workplace, and providing opportunities for growth.

For over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding our IE footprint — and we’re looking for passionate Cooks to help launch our up-and-coming location in Riverside and bring our flavors to life.

Why You’ll Love Luna Grill

Competitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool (compensation varies by region and market)
Free Healthy Shift Meals
Flexible Scheduling
Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses
Team Member Discounts
Growth & promotion opportunities as we expand

What You’ll Do

As a Luna Grill Lead Cook, you’ll be leading BOH operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. This position combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership responsibilities such as training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.

Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards
Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards always
Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift
Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties
Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations
Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently

Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed

What we’re looking for:

2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required
Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure
Must be 18 years or older
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly
Able to work productively with minimal supervision
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Why Join Luna Grill?
We’re not your typical restaurant gig. At Luna Grill, we’re all about real food, real people, and real growth. We’ve built a culture that’s team-focused, values-driven, and genuinely fun to be a part of. We care about what we serve, who we serve it with—and we’re bringing that energy to Riverside.

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and be part of something fresh (literally and figuratively), let’s talk.

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.