Kitchen Manager — Lead & Develop Team for Guest Experience

Caseys General Stores Inc.; St. Clair (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development programs

DailyPay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Caseys General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and optimize prepared foods and beverage operations. You will train Team Members, work with the Store Manager, and drive productivity and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes coaching, 5S adherence, and collaboration with store leadership to deliver exceptional service and profitability. Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills for team and guests.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and collaborate with team members.
• Organizational skills for inventory control and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks.
• Under Store Manager, manage kitchen activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for kitchen operations and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership & delegation

Inventory management

Guest experience

Adaptability

Job description

Caseys General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and optimize prepared foods and beverage operations. You will train Team Members, work with the Store Manager, and drive productivity and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes coaching, 5S adherence, and collaboration with store leadership to deliver exceptional service and profitability. Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities are available.