Kitchen Manager - Cortland, IL

Casey's; Cortland Township (IL); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 59,314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a kitchen team within a Casey’s store. You’ll train, guide, and engage Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest experience, while managing daily kitchen operations, inventory, and 5S standards under the Store Manager’s supervision.

You’ll contribute to prepared foods and dispensed beverages operations, uphold Casey’s CARES values, and step in for team duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Clear, effective communication.
• Lead, train, delegate and collaborate with kitchen team.
• Organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
• Ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Partner with Store Manager for accountability of all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards, and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training & Coaching

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Guest Service

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

We Sprinkle In for This Role

• 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: $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.

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