Kitchen Manager - Mount Vernon, MO

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey's General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations and a strong guest experience. You will train Team Members, manage inventory, and align with 5S standards under the Store Manager's guidance.

You will drive food safety, oversee prepared foods and beverages, and collaborate with leadership to maximize productivity. This hands-on role offers bonus opportunities and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate and collaborate with team members.
• Organizational skills for inventory and maintaining standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide and engage kitchen Team Members and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage kitchen activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to oversee all kitchen activities and maintain 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock accuracy.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership & Training

Inventory Management

Guest Experience

Adaptability

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.

• 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

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

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