Kitchen Manager - Mascoutah, IL

Casey's; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

DailyPay

Healthcare

PTO & Holidays

401(k)

Growth programs

Team discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Mascoutah, IL is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train Team Members, and partner with the Store Manager to deliver a superior guest experience with a focus on food safety and operational excellence.

You’ll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, control inventory, maintain 5S standards, and drive profitability while upholding Casey's CARES values. This role includes occasional frontline duties to support the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen supervision and staff training.
• Strong guest-service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage kitchen activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and stock levels.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey's CARES values in daily work.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training

Communication

Operations

Tools

POS Systems

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.

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, 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.

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.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset