Kitchen Manager - Preston, MN

Casey's; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s in Minnesota is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train staff, and ensure top guest experiences. You’ll work with the Store Manager to run prepared foods and beverages, maintain 5S standards, and manage inventory with a focus on safety and profitability.

This hands-on role emphasizes coaching and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also engage in daily operations, step in when needed, and contribute to Casey’s CARES values while driving daily performance

Qualifications

• Clear communication and collaboration with team and store leadership.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and coach for success.
• Organizational skills for inventory and standards adherence.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegating tasks effectively.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to oversee all kitchen activities and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock accuracy.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and keep Store Manager informed.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training

Delegation

Inventory management

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager,you’llbe a hands-on leader and a key member of thestoreleadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliveran exceptionalguest 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 andquarterlybonus opportunities
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development programs

WhatYou’llDo as a Kitchen Manager:

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Underthesupervision of the Store Manager,manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages tooptimizeperformance.
• Partner with the Store Manager tobe accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards,and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory andmaintainaccuratestock 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: $16.00 - $18.40

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factorsimpactingpay 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.

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