Kitchen Manager - Atlantic, IA

Casey's; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead the store kitchen operations in the Iowa area, focusing on food safety, inventory, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. You’ll train and guide the kitchen team under the Store Manager, ensuring smooth daily operations and strong performance in prepared foods and beverages.

You will work to maintain 5S standards, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership to drive productivity and profitability while upholding Casey's CARES values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and managing daily operations.
• Knowledge of 5S standards and inventory control.
• Commitment to food safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide kitchen team members; delegate tasks.
• Oversee prep foods and beverages; optimize performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock levels.
• Ensure 5S standards and smooth daily operations.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey's CARES values in daily work.
• Perform store team member duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Guest service

Communication

Store operations

Tools

POS systems

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.

Benefits

We Sprinkle In for This Role

• 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
• Team Member discounts

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, 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.

Compensation

Pay range: $15.75 - $18.10

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.

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
• Ownership mindset