Kitchen Manager - Ledbetter, KY

Casey's; Ledbetter (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development programs

Competitive pay and quarterly bonus

Job summary

Casey’s in Ledbetter, KY is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and mentor the kitchen team, partner with the Store Manager, and drive daily operations in prepared foods and beverages. You’ll train Team Members, uphold food safety, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

This hands-on role emphasizes 5S standards, teamwork, and delivering Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and proven leadership abilities.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen or service environments.
• Inventory management and standard maintenance focus.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen team members and delegate tasks.
• Manage kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to ensure 5S standards and smooth operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep leadership informed.
• Model Casey’s CARES values in daily work.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to lead, train, delegate, and

Organizational skills for managing

Commitment to delivering a positive

Ability to work in a fast-paced

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:

Starting pay range: $14.00 - $16.10

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.

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