Kitchen Manager - Orange City, IA

caseysstore; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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 is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Iowa to lead a busy kitchen, train team members, and partner with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will oversee prepared foods and beverages operations, enforce food safety, manage inventory, and drive productivity and profitability while modeling Casey’s CARES values.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on standards, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with team and leadership.
• Ability to train and coach kitchen team members.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen team members and delegate tasks.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Ensure 5S standards and smooth daily operations under Store Manager supervision.
• Maintain accurate kitchen inventory and stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and communicate with Store Manager.

Skills

Clear communication

Team leadership

Delegate effectively

Inventory management

Maintain standards

Guest experience focus

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

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
• 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