DeLuca’s Market
Senior Kitchen & Operations Manager
Leadership Track | $75,000–$80,000 + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on leader to help drive the next phase of growth for our historic Back Bay deli. Working alongside ownership and our Head Chef, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, develop a high-performing team, improve systems, and help expand our prepared foods program.

This is more than a kitchen management role—it’s an opportunity to influence how we operate, build scalable processes, and grow into a broader operational leadership position. If you enjoy leading people, improving operations, and delivering exceptional food and customer experiences, we’d love to meet you.

$1,000 sign-on bonus paid after successfully completing your first 90 days.

About Us
We are a women-owned, family-operated business that has proudly served downtown Boston since the early 1900s. Across our two locations, we offer gourmet groceries, an extensive wine cellar, and a growing selection of freshly made sandwiches and prepared meals. Known for exceptional customer service and quality food, we’re investing in our people and systems as we continue expanding our prepared foods program.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver outstanding sandwiches and prepared foods every day
• Build a well-trained, engaged, and accountable kitchen team
• Improve kitchen efficiency, consistency, and profitability
• Manage food and labor costs through effective planning
• Expand our prepared meals and grab-and-go offerings
• Successfully launch online ordering
• Create scalable systems that support continued growth
• Requirements
• 2+ years leading a commercial kitchen
• Experience managing high-volume kitchen teams
• Strong knowledge of inventory, food costing, labor management, and scheduling
• ServSafe Certification
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

You’ll Thrive If You Are

• A systems thinker who enjoys improving operations
• A hands-on leader who develops people
• Organized, dependable, and accountable
• Calm under pressure
• Business-minded and results-oriented
• Passionate about continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform kitchen duties
• Available to work weekends, occasional evenings and holidays

Benefits

• 401K
• Health insurance
• In-store discount