Kitchen Manager - Ellendale, ND

caseysstore; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth programs

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead, train, and engage kitchen Team Members while managing day-to-day operations in prepared foods and beverages. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to ensure food safety, inventory control, and a guest-centric experience.

You’ll drive productivity with a focus on quality, standards, and Casey’s CARES values, and you may step into Team Member duties as needed to support our store leadership team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and lead teams.
• Experience training and coaching kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure all kitchen activities meet 5S standards and run smoothly daily.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service; keep Store Manager informed.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Training & coaching

Inventory management

Guest experience

5S standards

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager,you’llbe a hands‑on leader and a key member of thestoreleadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliveran exceptionalguest 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 SprinkleInfor This Role

• Competitive pay andquarterlybonus 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

WhatYou’llDo as a Kitchen Manager:

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Underthesupervision of the Store Manager,manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages tooptimizeperformance.
• Partner with the Store Manager tobe accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards,and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory andmaintainaccuratestock 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: $17.00 - $19.55

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factorsimpactingpay 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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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