Kitchen Leader: Train Teams, Delighting Guests

Casey's; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Career growth

Team member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Ames, IA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands-on kitchen team within the store leadership structure. You’ll train, guide, and engage Team Members, drive food safety, and optimize prepared foods and beverages while partnering with the Store Manager to maintain 5S, inventory accuracy, and daily operations.

The role offers competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, DailyPay, and benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train a team.
• Organizational skills for inventory management.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Model and coach to Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Inventory management

Guest experience

Fast-paced

Ownership mindset

Job description

Casey’s in Ames, IA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands-on kitchen team within the store leadership structure. You’ll train, guide, and engage Team Members, drive food safety, and optimize prepared foods and beverages while partnering with the Store Manager to maintain 5S, inventory accuracy, and daily operations.

The role offers competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, DailyPay, and benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and career growth opportunities.