Kitchen Manager - Wellington, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Wellington (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Career growth programs

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands‑on kitchen team and drive exceptional guest experiences. You’ll train Team Members, manage daily kitchen operations, and partner with the Store Manager to maintain safety, inventory, and food quality in prepared foods and beverages.

You’ll influence productivity and profitability while upholding Casey’s CARES values and serving as a flexible leader across shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast‑paced setting.
• Proven ability to train and coach Team Members for success.
• Strong focus on food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Oversee kitchen activities in prepared foods and beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure 5S standards and smooth daily ops.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Address guest concerns related to kitchen service and respond promptly.
• Model Casey’s CARES values in daily leadership.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training & Coaching

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Guest Service

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.

• 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, 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:

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