Kitchen Manager - Spencer, IN

Casey; Indiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s in Indiana is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and train kitchen Team Members, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and efficient operations. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to drive food safety, inventory control, and profitability in prepared foods and beverages.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and adherence to Casey’s CARES values, with a compensation structure including a starting hourly pay and quarterly bonuses, plus benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Clear communication is essential for coaching and guest interactions.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and meet goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and ops excellence.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage and influence prep foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities; maintain 5S and smooth operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and keep stock levels accurate.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service; inform Store Manager.
• Model and coach Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Training & coaching

Task prioritization

Leadership

Adaptability

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: $14.00 - $16.10

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.

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