Kitchen Manager - Wanamingo, MN

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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

Job summary

Casey\'s General Stores Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the store\'s prepared foods and beverage areas. You will train Team Members, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and drive productivity and profitability as part of the store leadership team.

Under the Store Manager, you’ll optimize operations, coach for success, and uphold Casey’s CARES values. This role offers development, a clear path for advancement, and compensation including quarterly bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with team and leadership.
• Ability to train and delegate tasks.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members.
• Oversee kitchen activities to optimize performance.
• Maintain 5S standards and manage inventory.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Support Store Manager in daily operations and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training & Development

Communication

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Guest Service

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 - $18.40

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