Kitchen Manager - Montevideo, MN

caseysstore; Montevideo (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Career growth

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey's Kitchen Manager role focuses on leading the kitchen team, ensuring food safety, and driving efficient operations within prepared foods and beverages. You will work closely with the Store Manager to uphold Casey’s CARES values while delivering a top-tier guest experience.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment. Compensation includes a starting pay range with quarterly bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a retail or quick-service setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Food safety

Guest service

Adaptability

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager,you’llbe a hands-on leader and a key member of thestoreleadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliveran exceptionalguest 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.

BenefitsWe SprinkleInfor This Role

• Competitive pay andquarterlybonus 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

WhatYou’llDo as a Kitchen Manager:

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.

• Underthesupervision of the Store Manager,manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages tooptimizeperformance.

• Partner with the Store Manager tobe accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards,and ensuring smooth daily operations.

• Oversee kitchen inventory andmaintainaccuratestock 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: $16.00 - $18.40

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factorsimpactingpay 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.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and collaborate effectively with team members

• Organizational skills for managing inventory andmaintainingstandards

• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

• Ownership mindset