Kitchen Manager - Mitchell, IN

Casey's; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; 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

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring top‑notch guest experiences while managing day‑to‑day kitchen operations, food safety, and inventory. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to drive productivity and profitability in prepared foods and beverage areas.

The role offers a starting pay of $14.00–$16.10 per hour with quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance, plus benefits like health coverage, PTO, 401(k), and growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• Clear communication with team and guests.
• Strong training, coaching, and team engagement skills.
• Hands-on leadership to drive guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive performance in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage kitchen activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to maintain 5S standards and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep Store Manager informed.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Training and coaching

Team leadership

Guest experience 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.

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: $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.

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