Kitchen Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Guest Experience

Casey's; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Team member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations. You will train Team Members, manage inventory, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding 5S standards and food safety.

The role emphasizes coaching for success, managing prepared foods and beverages, and maintaining high productivity and profitability with a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience training kitchen team members.
• Ability to lead and coach for success.
• Organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Guest experience

Inventory management

5S standards

Communication

Operations coordination

Job description

Casey’s is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations. You will train Team Members, manage inventory, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding 5S standards and food safety.

The role emphasizes coaching for success, managing prepared foods and beverages, and maintaining high productivity and profitability with a strong customer focus.