Kitchen Manager - Carl Junction, MO

Casey; Carl Junction (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) matching

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s in Carl Junction, MO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will train staff, manage daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety, control inventory, and drive 5S standards while aligning with Casey’s CARES values. This hands-on leadership role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and career development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and coordinating with store leadership.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and inventory control.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Manage and influence kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance under Store Manager supervision.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations in the kitchen.
• Oversee inventory and keep stock levels accurate.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and communicate with the Store Manager.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Guest service

Adaptability

Team supervision

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: $18.00 - $20.70

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
• 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