Kitchen Manager - Lexington, NE

caseysstore; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Career growth

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey''s in Lexington, NE is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality prepared foods and beverages. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive smooth operations, maintain 5S standards, and model Casey''s CARES values in daily leadership.

The role offers on-site collaboration, opportunities to grow into higher leadership, and a compensation package with quarterly incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and train staff.
• Strong communication and guest-service orientation.
• Experience managing inventory, orders, and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and coach for success.
• Manage operational activities in prepared foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to maintain 5S standards and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep Store Manager informed.
• Demonstrate Casey's CARES values in daily leadership.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Inventory management

Guest experience

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Benefits

We Sprinkle In for This Role

• 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
• Team Member discounts

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 manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to b 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.

Compensation

Starting pay range: $18.00 - $20.70

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.

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
• Ownership mindset