Kitchen Manager - Huntingdon, TN

Socket.dev; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth & development programs

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Tennessee is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will train team members, manage inventory, and ensure food safety while coordinating with the Store Manager to optimize prepared foods and beverages.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, 5S standards, and a focus on profitability. The position offers a starting pay range of $13.50–$15.50 per hour, with quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Clear communication and guest-focused service are essential.
• Experience training and coaching teams to achieve standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive performance in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen team members.
• Manage kitchen operations under Store Manager supervision.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations in kitchen areas.
• Oversee inventory and accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and quality.
• Model Casey's CARES values in daily leadership.

Skills

Clear communication

Training & coaching

Task prioritization

Leadership

Adaptability

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.

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: $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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Qualifications

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