Kitchen Manager - Sioux Falls, SD

Casey's; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and quarterly bonus

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 Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team, train and guide Team Members, and deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.

You’ll manage daily kitchen operations with a focus on food safety, inventory control, and the prepared foods and beverages areas, while upholding 5S standards and Casey’s CARES values.

This role includes quarterly bonus opportunities and clear pathways for career growth within Casey’s.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills
• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Experience with inventory management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering a great guest experience
• Knowledge of 5S or shop-floor organization

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Lead operations in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Maintain 5S standards and daily kitchen activities under Store Manager.
• Oversee inventory and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service with timely updates.
• Demonstrate Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Cover Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Inventory management

5S standards

Guest experience

Adaptability

Ownership mindset

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

Starting pay range: $17.75 - $20.40

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