Kitchen Manager - Montgomery, MN

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands-on kitchen team and partner with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will train and guide Team Members, oversee daily kitchen operations in prepared foods and beverages, and focus on 5S standards, inventory accuracy, and profitability. You will be accountable for kitchen activities, drive productivity, and contribute to Casey’s CARES values in daily duties, including stepping in to perform

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Experience with kitchen operations and food safety.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain standards.
• Excellent guest service orientation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service and inform the Store Manager.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Inventory management

Customer service

5S standards

Problem solving

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.

• 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

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: $16.50 - $18.95

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.

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