Kitchen Manager - Flippin, AR

Casey's; Flippin (AR); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 49,511,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development programs

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Flippin, AR is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to train, guide, and engage team members while maintaining 5S standards and overseeing inventory and prepared foods and dispensed beverages.

You will manage day‑to‑day kitchen operations, focus on food safety, and drive productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a retail/food service environment.
• Strong focus on food safety standards and quality control.
• Ability to manage inventory and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Inventory Mgmt

Guest Service

Communication

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: $15.00-$17.25

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 experienceAbility to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset