Kitchen Manager - Belgrade, MN

Casey's; Belgrade (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,347; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth programs

Team Member discounts

Job summary

A national convenience store is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and engage with Team Members in Belgrade, Minnesota. Responsibilities include training staff, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring food safety standards. The role offers competitive pay between $16.00 and $18.40, along with quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead and train team members.
• Organizational skills for managing inventory.
• Commitment to providing a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members.
• Manage kitchen operational activities with the Store Manager.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and stock levels.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Training

Organizational skills

Guest experience commitment

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Ownership mindset

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, ensuring food safety standards, overseeing inventory, and influencing activities within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability.

Benefits

• 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

Starting pay range: $16.00 - $18.40. 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