Kitchen Manager - Abilene, TX

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth programs

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train Team Members, and uphold food safety standards while delivering a standout guest experience.

This hands-on leader will supervise prepared foods and dispensed beverages, partner with the Store Manager on 5S and inventory, and drive profitability and guest satisfaction through coaching and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Clear communication is essential.
• Passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and achieve goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

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 Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Training & coaching

Team engagement

Prioritize & drive performance

Leadership & guest experience

Operational excellence

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader and a key member of the store leadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest 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 and quarterly bonus opportunities
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development programs

What You’ll Do as a Kitchen Manager :

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

Compensation:

Starting pay range: $15.00-17.25

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.

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.
• 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