Kitchen Manager - Mount Zion, IL

caseysstore; Mount Zion (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

DailyPay

Health, dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career growth

Team discounts

Job summary

Casey’s General Store in Mount Zion, IL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train staff, and uphold food safety and inventory controls. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive 5S standards and guest satisfaction while supporting prepared foods and beverages operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality guest experience in a busy store setting. Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with team and guests.
• Strong coaching and team engagement skills.
• Ability to set priorities and drive performance.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced store environment.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.

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 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.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Prioritization

Hands-on Leadership

Guest Experience

Operations

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.

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.

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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