Kitchen Manager - Hamilton, TX

caseysstore; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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

Job summary

Casey’s Kitchen Manager role is a hands-on leadership position within the store leadership team. You’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegating tasks and coaching for success while partnering with the Store Manager to manage prepared foods and beverages, uphold 5S standards, and keep daily operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes inventory control, guest satisfaction, and a strong sense of ownership as you help drive productivity and profitability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience training kitchen Team Members and coaching for success.
• Knowledge of 5S and kitchen operations is a plus.
• Strong guest-service focus and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under Store Manager and lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• 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 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 Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership and coaching

Team delegation

Inventory management

Kitchen standards

Guest experience

Ownership mindset

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, 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: $14.50-16.65

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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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

• Ownership mindset