Kitchen Manager - Leavenworth, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Leavenworth, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

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. in Leavenworth, KS, seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train Team Members, and ensure food safety and quality.

You will optimize prepared foods and beverages, maintain 5S standards, manage inventory, and partner with the Store Manager to drive performance and guest satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and benefits including DailyPay, health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), and growth

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills for coordinating with team.
• Ability to train, delegate, and coach kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead training, guide, and engage kitchen team members and coach for success.
• Oversee prep foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and inform store manager.
• Model Casey's CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform store team member duties when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Guest service

Food safety

Inventory control

5S standards

Profitability focus

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