Kitchen Manager - Hamilton, OH

Casey's; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,347; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and quarterly bonus

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

Job summary

Casey’s in Ohio is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure guest satisfaction. You will train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, manage daily operations, uphold food safety standards, and optimize inventory for profitability.

You’ll partner with the Store Manager to drive 5S standards, prepare foods and beverages, and maintain smooth daily operations while modeling Casey's CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and guest-service oriented.
• Experience leading kitchen teams or shifts.
• Ability to drive performance and accountability in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Training & coaching

Prioritization

Leadership

Adaptability

Ownership

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

We Sprinkle In for This Role

• 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: $16.00 - $18.40
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.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset