Center Store Manager - Gardner, KS

Casey's; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s in Gardner, KS is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead center-store operations and drive guest experience. You’ll train and empower team members, manage inventories and audits, and collaborate with the Store Manager to optimize profitability and service.

The role requires a hands-on leader focused on accountability, safety, and guest satisfaction, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication ability.
• Strong passion for training, coaching and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance and accomplish goals.
• Hands-on leadership style focused on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empowerment, influencing operational activities within the center of the store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Oversee all center store activities under supervision, ensuring daily task lists are completed.
• Ensure daily store walks and safety processes are followed.
• Enter service and maintenance tickets promptly.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to team member service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Serve as part of the store leadership team, stepping in to lead when other leaders are unavailable.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as needed.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Staff training

Guest service

Operations knowledge

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

As a Center Store Manager, you’ll be a hands‑on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guide, and empower team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you’ll be accountable for accurate inventory counts, conducting audits to ensure compliance, managing invoices to maintain financial integrity, and performing regular vendor check‑ins to strengthen partnerships and ensure product availability.

Benefits

We Sprinkle in for This Role

• Competitive pay
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts and recognition programs
• Career growth and development opportunities

What You’ll Do As a Center Store Manager

• Lead with accountability and empowerment, influencing operational activities within the center of the store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, oversee all center store activities, ensuring:
• Daily task lists are completed.
• Daily store walks and safety processes are followed.
• Service and maintenance tickets are entered promptly.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with oversight from the Store Manager.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to team member service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Serve as part of the store leadership team, stepping in to lead when other leaders are unavailable.
• Proficiently perform all Store Team Member duties as needed.

Compensation

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.

Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset