Kitchen Manager - Flippin, AR

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to deliver a top-notch guest experience.

You will train Team Members, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and optimize prepared foods and beverage areas for productivity and profitability. The role emphasizes 5S standards, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Experience in training and supervising kitchen staff.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure food safety standards.
• Customer-focused with a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to meet standards.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations in prepared foods and beverages.
• Maintain 5S and inventory accuracy.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.
• Model Casey's CARES values.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Guest experience

Team training

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: $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.

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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