Kitchen Manager - Kearney, NE

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Kearney, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth & development programs

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and guide Team Members. You’ll focus on food safety, inventory oversight, and profitability across prepared foods and beverages in a hands-on role.

Work closely with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes training, leadership, and adherence to Casey’s CARES values.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and team leadership abilities.
• Experience training and guiding kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and coach for success.
• Under supervision, manage prep foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock accuracy.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and report to Store Manager.
• Model Casey’s CARES values in daily leadership.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen staff training

Inventory management

Food safety

Guest service

5S standards

Communication

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager,you’llbe a hands-on leader and a key member of thestoreleadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliveran exceptionalguest 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 andquarterlybonus opportunities
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development programs

WhatYou’llDo as a Kitchen Manager:

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Underthesupervision of the Store Manager,manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages tooptimizeperformance.
• Partner with the Store Manager tobe accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards,and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory andmaintainaccuratestock 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: $18.00 - $20.70

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factorsimpactingpay 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.

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