Kitchen Manager - Oakes, ND

Casey's; Oakes (ND); On-site; USD 23,074 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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

Job summary

Casey's in Oakes, ND is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train Team Members, and deliver an exceptional guest experience through strong supervision of day-to-day operations, food safety, and fresh prepared foods.

Under the Store Manager, you’ll optimize inventory, maintain 5S standards, coordinate beverages, and coach for performance while modeling Casey's CARES values—Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service—and stepping in to perform Team Member duties when

Qualifications

• Hands-on training and coaching of kitchen Team Members.
• Experience supervising kitchen operations and beverage areas.
• Ensure 5S standards and inventory management.
• Deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Commitment to Casey's CARES values.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Manage and influence operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages for optimal performance.
• Be accountable with Store Manager for kitchen activities, maintain 5S, ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep Store Manager informed.
• Model 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

Customer service

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

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

• 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: $16.75 - $19.25

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
• 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
• Ownership mindset