Kitchen Manager - Leavenworth, KS

Casey; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring food safety, inventory control, and smooth operations within prepared foods and beverages. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience, while coaching staff to uphold Casey’s CARES values and standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for quarterly bonuses and career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and training staff.
• Strong communication and guest service focus.
• Ability to manage inventory and standards.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members.
• Manage and influence operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Accountable for kitchen activities with 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model and coach Casey's CARES values.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership & training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Guest service mindset

Adaptability

Job description

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.

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development programs

What You’ll Do as a Kitchen Manager :

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, m anage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to b e 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:

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.

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Requirements

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