Kitchen Manager - Atlantic, IA

caseysstore; Sycamore Village (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, partnering with the Store Manager to drive daily operations and exceptional guest experiences. You’ll oversee prepared foods, beverages, inventory, and adherence to safety standards, while coaching staff to maximize efficiency and profitability.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and ensuring high-quality guest service in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team training abilities
• Excellent communication and guest service focus
• Organizational skills for inventory and 5S standards

Responsibilities

• Train, guide and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks effectively
• Oversee kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate stock levels
• Address guest concerns and maintain a positive guest experience
• Uphold Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service

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