Kitchen Manager - Lakin, KS

Casey's; Lakin (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Casey's in Lakin, Kansas is looking for a Kitchen Manager who will lead and engage kitchen Team Members for an exceptional guest experience. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, inventory oversight, and the implementation of performance standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, ability to communicate clearly, and commitment to upholding Casey’s CARES values. This position offers opportunities for growth and is eligible for quarterly performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train and engage kitchen Team Members.
• Manage kitchen operations under Store Manager supervision.
• Oversee inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model CARES values in daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Positive guest experience commitment

Adaptability

Ownership mindset

Job description

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

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.

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