Store Manager - Harvard, IL

Casey's; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% employer match

Leadership bonus

Customizable career path

Short-term disability

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Vacation

Volunteer time off

Paid Bonding Leave

Well-Being Program

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Casey’s Store Manager position leads a community-focused team to deliver exceptional guest service and store operations. You will oversee team development, merchandising, loss prevention, and food preparation while driving sales and maintaining Casey’s standards.

You will model Casey’s CARES values—Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service—and manage staffing, schedules, and inventory. The role offers growth within a Fortune 400 company and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous store management experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and coach others.
• Willing to work varied hours including evenings and weekends.
• Able to perform physical tasks (lift 10-50 lbs) and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute Casey's strategic initiatives, drive sales, and maintain quality and service standards within your store.
• Ensure the store is stocked and clean and build strong guest relationships.
• Hire, train, develop, and supervise new Team Members in the Casey's Way.
• Model Casey’s CARES values (Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service).
• Manage labor budget and staffing for regular hours and events; updates to scheduling.
• Oversee kitchen operations to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Oversee daily bookwork, inventories, audits, and asset protection processes.
• Collaborate with District Manager to develop Store Action Plans.
• Attend trainings including ServSafe where applicable.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Prioritization

Ownership mindset

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Background check required

Job description

Casey’s is looking for business professionals who are passionate about leading a team that serves the community with enthusiasm and pride! Casey's Store Managers contribute by playing a vital role in creating the fun and helpful store atmosphere that ensures Casey's is Here for Good - for guests, team members, and the community! This position oversees all aspects of operating a successful Casey's store, including team management, guest service, merchandising, loss prevention, and food preparation. As a Casey's Store Manager, we offer a customizable career path to help you continue growing your management and leadership career.

Benefits We Sprinkle In For This Role

• 401 (k) with a 6% employer match
• Quarterly and Annual Leadership Bonus subject to performance initiatives
• Customizable career path with a Fortune 400 company
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer time off
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Well-Being Program
• Team Member Perks
• Stock purchase plan

What You'll Do As a Store Manager

• Execute Casey's strategic initiatives, drive sales, and maintain quality and service standards within your store.
• Ensure the store is stocked and clean so we can continue to build strong relationships with our guests and communities.
• Hire, train, develop, and supervise new Team Members in the Casey's Way! You will have the privilege of becoming a coach and mentor to your team, helping them succeed and grow.
• Model and coach to Casey’s CARES values (Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service).
• Manage labor budget and fulfill staffing needs for regular hours, as well as special events or high-traffic times. Ensure the scheduling system is kept up to date, schedule is timely prepared and posted, and all scheduling updates are appropriately communicated.
• Oversee operational activities of the kitchen to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Oversee and ensure completion of daily bookwork, Daily Store Walk, Daily Task Lists, required counts, audits, and merchandise orders; manage inventory and Direct Store Deliveries (DSD). Ensure asset protection processes and audits are completed to protect company assets.
• Partner with the District Manager and store leadership team to develop Store Action Plans to support the business in response to key performance indicators and profit and loss (P&L) statements.
• Attend and successfully complete all job trainings and assessments, including ServSave Food Protection Manager where applicable, and ensure Team Members complete required trainings.

Compensation

Starting pay range: $58,100 - $69,600. 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 and annual bonuses based on store and company 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

• Transferrable professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead a team preferred
• Capability to prioritize tasks and drive performance to accomplish goals
• Ownership mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Flexibility to take calls as needed and work varied hours, such as a minimum of one evening shift per week, every other weekend, and some holidays to ensure a leadership presence in the store during a variety of store hours
• Ability to stand and/or walk; lift and/or carry 10-50 pounds; use repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and/or fingers; reach, bend stoop, climb, and reach above shoulder level
• A background check may be required consistent with state licensing requirements and applicable law