Kitchen Manager - Kansas City, KS

Casey's; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will train Team Members, manage day-to-day kitchen operations, and focus on food safety standards while overseeing inventory and beverage areas.

You will drive profitability by maximizing productivity, coaching for success, and upholding Casey’s CARES values in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to train and guide kitchen Team Members.
• Experience implementing food safety and inventory controls.
• Experience maintaining 5S standards in a retail kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence kitchen operations in prepared foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure kitchen activities align with 5S and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership & training

Food safety & inventory

5S standards

Guest experience focus

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.

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