Restaurant District Manager (South Orange County)

District Manager – South Orange County
Location: Multiple locations within South Orange County
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
Pay: $90,000–$110,000 per year + bonus


Are you ready to lead with impact?
This is a leadership opportunity — not a maintenance role. At Luna Grill, we believe that the right people in place create the best guest experiences, and the numbers naturally follow. As a District Manager, you’ll be the catalyst for growth, culture, and operational excellence across multiple restaurants. You’ll develop high-performing General Managers, inspire teams, and drive financial results — all while living and modeling our values every day.


Who You Are
You are a bold, visionary leader who thrives on building leaders, not just managing operations. You love coaching, developing talent, and creating teams that exceed expectations. You see the potential in others, and you understand that culture drives performance. You are analytical enough to manage P&L and operational metrics, but people-first in your approach.


What You’ll Do
As a Luna Grill District Manager, you will:
• Lead and mentor up to 6 restaurant General Managers, ensuring operational excellence
• Partner with managers to build and execute business plans that drive revenue growth and cost control
• Conduct regular restaurant visits, coaching and supporting teams in real time
• Ensure quality, safety, and guest service standards are consistently met
• Manage financial performance, labor, and inventory, while analyzing trends and reporting to the Regional Director
• Utilize Luna Grill training tools to develop your teams, including progressive discipline and personal development plans
• Actively recruit and retain restaurant talent
• Maintain a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director to execute company initiatives and strategic goals


Luna Grill Core Values
We are Lunatics — and we mean every bit of it. We live our values in every action and decision:
Social: We build authentic connections — with guests, teams, and each other.
Transparent: We communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Positive: We lift each other up and celebrate wins together.
Prideful: We take ownership of our work and our impact.
Integrity: We do what’s right — even when no one is watching.


Your 30/60/90 Days
First 30 Days:
Step into our world. Immerse yourself in the Luna Grill culture and build strong relationships with managers and teams. Learn operations hands-on, starting in Prep, moving through the Kitchen Line, then experiencing Front of House, and finally understanding the financials that drive our restaurants. This is your foundation — seeing every role and how it connects to creating raving fans.
60 Days:
Focus on building relationships and understanding your district. Visit each location regularly, get to know your teams, General Managers, and peers, and observe how each restaurant operates within the Luna Grill culture. This is your observation phase — listening, learning, and identifying opportunities to strengthen connections and trust.
90 Days:
It’s time to take off. Empower your General Managers and teams, implement strategies, and lead with confidence. Operational standards are being met consistently, teams are engaged and performing at their best, and financial results are improving. Your leadership is now fully driving growth, retention, and guest satisfaction — showing the impact of people-first leadership in action.


Benefits & Perks
• Competitive Pay + bonus potential
• Health coverage, Paid time off, 401K
• Mileage reimbursement for district visits
• Continuous professional development and leadership growth
• The chance to shape culture and develop the next generation of restaurant leaders


What We Require
• Minimum 5 years multi-unit District Management experience in the foodservice industry required
• Minimum 3 years restaurant supervisory/management experience (FOH + BOH) required
• Must be able to work with an office, restaurant, and outside environment.
• Must have a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Strong P&L, financial analysis, and operational management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines while maintaining composure


Why Luna Grill?
We are growing, innovating, and leading the way in fast-casual dining. If you are a leader who thrives on building culture, coaching talent, and delivering results, you will find your home here. Join us