Center Store Manager: Lead Ops, Coaching & Guest Experience

caseysstore; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and recognition

Job summary

Casey’s Gardner is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead a hands-on team and drive operational excellence. You’ll train and empower associates, maintain inventory accuracy, and partner with the Store Manager to ensure a premier guest experience.

You’ll conduct audits, manage invoices, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product availability. The role is onsite with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to train and engage a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and meet goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Experience with inventory counts, audits, and vendor communications.
• Comfort in a fast-paced store environment with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empower the center-store team.
• Partner with Store Manager to train, coach, and engage staff.
• Verify all center-store activities and ensure task completion and safety.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns and escalate issues to maintain service standards.
• Act as part of the store leadership team and fill in when needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Guest experience

Operations

Inventory management

Audits

Vendor relations

Team coaching

Job description

Casey’s Gardner is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead a hands-on team and drive operational excellence. You’ll train and empower associates, maintain inventory accuracy, and partner with the Store Manager to ensure a premier guest experience.

You’ll conduct audits, manage invoices, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product availability. The role is onsite with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.