Kitchen Manager - Huntingdon, TN

Casey; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; 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

Job summary

Casey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to run daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, inventory control, and exceptional guest service. You will train Team Members, drive profitability, and uphold Casey’s CARES values in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with store leadership, and improving prepared foods and beverage areas while maintaining 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills are essential.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive performance.
• Hands-on leadership with focus on guest experience and ops excellence.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Manage and influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities and maintain 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Time Management

Guest Experience

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: $13.50 - $15.50

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.
• 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