Kitchen Manager - Palestine, IL

Casey; Palestine (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

DailyPay

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensuring food safety, inventory control, and exceptional guest experiences under the Store Manager. You will train Team Members, drive 5S standards, and contribute to profitability while embodying Casey’s CARES values.

The role offers competitive pay and bonus opportunities with benefits and growth potential. The position emphasizes training, supervision, and efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced retail environment,

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Guest experience focus

Food safety standards

Inventory management

Communication

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.

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Requirements

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