Director of Supply Chain

Director of Supply Chain📍 Hybrid | San Diego County Preferred💰 $140,000 - $175,000 DOE + Bonus
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
At Luna Grill, great food starts long before it reaches the grill.
It starts with great partnerships, smart strategy, and a supply chain that keeps everything moving.
What began as two parents' promise to serve food they were proud to feed their own family has grown into one of Southern California's favorite Mediterranean fast-casual brands. Today, we're 60+ restaurants strong and continuing to grow.
Now we're looking for an experienced Director of Supply Chain to help lead what's next.
If you love building supplier partnerships, negotiating smart deals, solving complex challenges, and making a real business impact, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role
As our Director of Supply Chain, you'll lead the strategy behind procurement, sourcing, logistics, distribution, and supplier partnerships across the Luna Grill system.
You'll work directly with our Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure our restaurants have the right products, at the right cost, from the right partners.
You'll make an impact on:

Food Cost & Profitability
Restaurant Operations
New Restaurant Openings
Menu Innovation & LTO Launches
Supplier Partnerships
Sustainability Initiatives
Long-Term Growth Strategy

What You'll Do
Lead Supply Chain Strategy

Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support Luna Grill's continued growth.
Build scalable systems to support future restaurant expansion.
Optimize sourcing, procurement, logistics, and distribution across multiple markets.

Own Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Manage a $50M+ purchasing portfolio across food, packaging, smallwares, and operational categories.
Negotiate supplier agreements and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor commodity markets and proactively manage pricing and supply risks.

Manage Distribution & Logistics

Lead distributor and broadline partnerships across multiple distribution centers.
Oversee forecasting, contract compliance, service levels, and operational readiness.
Ensure every New Restaurant Opening launches fully stocked and ready for success.

Partner Across the Business

Collaborate with Culinary to bring exciting new menu items to life.
Partner with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, and Development.
Turn business challenges into smart supply chain solutions.

Lead & Develop Your Team

Coach and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Drive Data & Performance

Develop dashboards, KPIs, forecasting, and reporting.
Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What You Bring
We're looking for a leader who thinks strategically, leads confidently, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality
5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships
Deep expertise in restaurant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and distribution
Experience supporting rapid restaurant growth and New Restaurant Openings
Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings
Experience managing broadline distribution partners across multiple regions
Strong financial, analytical, and executive communication skills
Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience

Bonus Points

Fast Casual or QSR experience
Multi-state distribution networks
Proprietary ingredient programs
Food safety and supplier qualification programs
Sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives

Why Luna Grill?
We're growing.We're collaborative.We're passionate about hospitality.Most importantly, you'll have a seat at the table.
This is an opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and help shape the future of a growing restaurant brand where your ideas, leadership, and expertise will make a visible impact.

What We Offer

Competitive Executive-Level Compensation
Performance Bonus Opportunity
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Environment
Career Growth Opportunities
The opportunity to build something meaningful with an incredible team

Ready to Help Shape What's Next?
If you're excited by big challenges, meaningful partnerships, and building a supply chain that fuels growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Luna Grill story.
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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.