Kitchen Leader: Train Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Casey's; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development programs

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey's is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the store kitchen team alongside the Store Manager. You’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest experience while overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and food safety standards.

You’ll manage inventory, influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to maximize productivity and profitability, maintain 5S standards, and partner with leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and collaborate effectively.
• Organizational skills for managing inventory and maintaining standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with 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

Team leadership

Training

Communication

Inventory management

Guest service

Problem solving

Job description

Casey's is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the store kitchen team alongside the Store Manager. You’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest experience while overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and food safety standards.

You’ll manage inventory, influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to maximize productivity and profitability, maintain 5S standards, and partner with leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.