Kitchen Manager - Kansas City, KS

caseysstore; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands-on kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll train Team Members, supervise daily operations in prepared foods and beverages, and ensure strict food safety and inventory practices.

You’ll drive performance by coaching staff, maintaining Casey’s CARES values, and stepping in on Store Team Member duties when necessary. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to train, delegate, and coach kitchen Team Members.
• Organizational skills for inventory and standards upkeep.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to priorities.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities, maintain 5S standards, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, keeping Store Manager informed.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Inventory management

5S standards

Guest service

Communication

Adaptability

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:

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