Kitchen Manager - Topeka, KS

Casey; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth & development

Job summary

Casey is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Topeka, KS to lead daily kitchen operations, train Team Members, and uphold food safety standards. You will work under the Store Manager to optimize prepared foods and dispensed beverages for strong guest experiences.

Responsibilities include inventory control, coaching for high performance, and upholding Casey’s CARES values in a fast-paced environment. A focus on profitability and guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with team and guests.
• Ability to lead, train, delegate and collaborate with team members.
• Organizational skills for inventory management and standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and coach for success.
• Manage operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Be accountable for all kitchen activities and maintain 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and report to Store Manager.
• Model Casey’s CARES values in daily operations.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Team training

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:

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
• 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