Kitchen Manager - Windsor, IL

caseysstore; Windsor (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and quarterly bonus

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

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a hands-on kitchen team within our store leadership. You’ll train, guide, and engage Team Members, and collaborate with the Store Manager to optimize prepared foods and dispensed beverages while upholding 5S and guest-experience standards.

You’ll drive inventory control, resolve guest concerns, and model Casey’s CARES values in daily operations. Strong leadership and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and guests.
• Passion for training, coaching, and developing staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and meet goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and ops excellence.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members and delegate tasks.
• Under Store Manager, manage activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to ensure 5S standards and smooth operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain stock accuracy.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey's CARES values and perform Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Training & coaching

Team engagement

Prioritization & performance

Hands-on leadership

Adaptability

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.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset