Kitchen Manager - St. Charles, IA

Casey's; Saint Charles (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

DailyPay

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth programs

Job summary

Casey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and train kitchen Team Members, ensuring top-notch food safety and inventory control while delivering a superior guest experience. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive 5S standards, manage daily kitchen operations, and coach staff for continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and a focus on profitability within prepared foods and beverages.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, guide, and coach kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under the Store Manager, manage and influence kitchen operations in prepared foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities, maintain 5S standards, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, keeping the Store Manager informed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Guest service

5S standards

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:

Pay range: $15.75 - $18.10

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.

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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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