Kitchen Manager - Walnut Ridge, AR

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the store's prepared foods and beverage areas. You’ll train and guide Kitchen Team Members, partner with the Store Manager, and focus on food safety, inventory control, and guest experience.

This onsite role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, DailyPay, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll drive 5S standards and uphold Casey’s CARES values.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills for diverse guest and team interactions.
• Ability to lead, train, and delegate to kitchen staff.
• Strong collaboration with store leadership and colleagues.
• Experience in inventory control and food safety practices.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Manage and influence activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to oversee kitchen operations and 5S standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock accuracy.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and communicate with the Store Manager.
• Model Casey’s CARES values in daily leadership and service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Communicate clearly

Lead and train

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Customer focus

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:

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