Kitchen Manager - Bowling Green, KY

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. in Bowling Green, KY seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train Team Members, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and optimize operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The role reports to the Store Manager and emphasizes hands-on leadership, 5S standards, and productive collaboration. Compensation includes quarterly bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for growth within Casey’s.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly convey expectations.
• Passion for training, coaching, and developing a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and meet goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and operations.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Oversee prepared foods and dispensed beverages operations to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure 5S standards and smooth daily ops.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep Store Manager informed.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Guest service

Time management

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: $15.50 - $17.80

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