Kitchen Manager - Tuscola, IL

Casey's; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth and development

Team Member discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Tuscola, IL seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, train Team Members, and uphold food safety and 5S standards. You’ll work under the Store Manager to optimize prepared foods and beverage areas, controlling inventory and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Starting pay range is $18.00–$20.70 per hour, with quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance and opportunities for growth within Casey’s. This is a full-time, on-site role with benefits and team discounts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under supervision, manage kitchen activities and dispense beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to maintain 5S standards and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Training/Coaching

Inventory management

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.

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: $18.00 - $20.70

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 experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset