Kitchen Manager - Urbana, IA

Casey's; Urbana (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Career growth programs

Job summary

Casey’s Urbana is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the store's kitchen team and collaborate with the Store Manager on daily operations. The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and delivering a guest-focused experience while driving productivity and profitability.

The position offers competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, benefits, and growth opportunities within Casey’s CARES values framework.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks effectively.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations with focus on food safety and inventory.
• Oversee prepared foods and dispensed beverages to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Work with Store Manager to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and 5S standards.
• Monitor inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and uphold Casey’s CARES values.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

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: $16.00 - $18.95

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