Kitchen Manager — Lead Kitchen Ops & Guest Experience

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop kitchen Team Members, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and drive guest satisfaction while partnering closely with the Store Manager.

You will oversee prepared foods and dispensed beverages, maintain 5S standards, and coach for success. Competitive pay plus quarterly bonuses, DailyPay, comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and retirement matching support store performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills are essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Guest experience

Adaptability

Job description

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop kitchen Team Members, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and drive guest satisfaction while partnering closely with the Store Manager.

You will oversee prepared foods and dispensed beverages, maintain 5S standards, and coach for success. Competitive pay plus quarterly bonuses, DailyPay, comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and retirement matching support store performance and growth.