Kitchen Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Guest Experience

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and guide Team Members toward delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to train staff, manage inventory, and ensure food safety standards across prepared foods and dispensed beverages. You will focus on optimizing productivity and profitability while upholding Casey’s CARES values.

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.

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

Clear communication

Team leadership

Inventory management

Guest experience

Adaptability

Job description

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and guide Team Members toward delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to train staff, manage inventory, and ensure food safety standards across prepared foods and dispensed beverages. You will focus on optimizing productivity and profitability while upholding Casey’s CARES values.