Kitchen Manager - Goodland, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and drive exceptional guest experiences in a fast‑paced store setting.

You will train and manage kitchen Team Members, guide beverage and prepared foods activities, and partner with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and profitability. Responsibilities include food safety adherence, accurate stock management, and proactive guest issue resolution while modeling Casey’s CARES values.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead kitchen team members.
• Proven ability to train, supervise, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Experience maintaining food safety standards and inventory controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Manage and influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to improve performance.
• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly under Store Manager supervision, upholding 5S standards.
• Oversee inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and communicate with Store Manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Guest service

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.

• 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:

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.

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