Kitchen Manager - Channahon, IL

Casey; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s Kitchen Manager role seeks a hands-on leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations, train and coach Team Members, and uphold food safety standards. You will oversee inventory and collaborate with the Store Manager to optimize prepared foods and beverages for a superior guest experience.

You will embody Casey’s CARES values—Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service—and contribute to growth while supporting Store Team Member duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership of kitchen team members and training focus.
• Strong emphasis on maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Experience in inventory management and cost control.
• Ability to deliver excellent guest service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Manage and influence kitchen operations in prepared foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure accountability for all kitchen activities and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service and communicate with Store Manager.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Inventory management

Food safety

Guest service

5S standards

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.

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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

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