Kitchen Leader: Training, Ops & Guest Experience

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development programs

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train team members, and uphold food safety and 5S standards.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to maximize productivity and guest satisfaction through prepared foods and beverage areas. Your role includes guiding staff, maintaining inventory accuracy, resolving guest concerns, and modeling Casey’s CARES values in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with team and guests.
• Ability to train, guide, and coach kitchen Team Members.
• Strong organization to manage inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Guest experience

Adaptability

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager,you’llbe a hands-on leader and a key member of thestoreleadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliveran exceptionalguest experience. Your focus will include managing day-to-day kitchen operations,focusing on food safety standards,overseeing inventory, and influencing activities within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability.

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

WhatYou’llDo as a Kitchen Manager:

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Underthesupervision of the Store Manager,manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages tooptimizeperformance.
• Partner with the Store Manager tobe accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards,and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory andmaintainaccuratestock 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.

Compensation:

Starting pay range: $18.00 - $20.70

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

This position is eligible for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance.

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.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and collaborate effectively with team members
• Organizational skills for managing inventory and maintaining standards
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities