Kitchen Manager - Kansas City, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Career Growth

Job summary

Caseys General Stores Inc. is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the store’s prepared foods and beverage areas. You’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members while ensuring food safety, inventory control, and smooth daily operations.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Store Manager to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability. In this role you’ll model Casey’s CARES values, coach staff, and step in to perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a retail or food-service setting.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and inventory control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Inventory Management

Guest Service

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:

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