Kitchen Manager - Green Forest, AR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and train the kitchen team, oversee daily operations in prepared foods and beverages, and ensure food safety and inventory control. You will work under the Store Manager to drive productivity, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes coaching, adherence to Casey’s CARES values, and willingness to perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills are required.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate and coach effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Manage and influence operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Partner with Store Manager for all kitchen activities and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey’s CARES values and support team Members.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Leadership / train / delegate

Organizational skills

Guest experience focus

Fast-paced environment

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