Kitchen Manager - Clarksville, TN

Casey's; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Clarksville, TN to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, inventory control, and a top-notch guest experience. You will train and guide kitchen Team Members under the Store Manager, while driving profitability and adherence to Casey’s CARES values.

The role offers competitive pay with quarterly bonus opportunities, DailyPay, and benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and managing daily kitchen operations.
• Ability to train, guide, and coach team members.
• Strong food safety standards and inventory oversight.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to guest experience and Casey's CARES values.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively.
• Manage and influence operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Be accountable with Store Manager for kitchen activities and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey's CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Inventory management

Food safety

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

• 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: $14.00- $16.10

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