Kitchen Manager - Pensacola, FL

Casey; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health/dental/vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development

Job summary

Casey’s Pensacola location is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, train Team Members, and ensure food safety and inventory accuracy while maximizing guest satisfaction. Under the Store Manager, you will drive 5S standards, oversee prepared foods and beverages, and partner to deliver a smooth, efficient operation.

This role emphasizes Casey's CARES values and a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to train and lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience managing inventory and maintaining standards.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and food safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in retail/kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence kitchen operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Partner with Store Manager to maintain 5S standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, reporting to Store Manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Guest experience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

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: $17.00-$19.55

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
• 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

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