Kitchen Manager - St. Charles, IA

Casey's•St Charles, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. You’ll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, focus on food safety standards, oversee inventory, and influence activities within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability. The position offers pay of $15.75–$18.10, with actual pay varying based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, education, qualifications, local prevailing wages, and internal equity. The role is eligible for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. The company’s full salary range extends beyond the listed hiring range, allowing Team Members to continue growing within the company.

Requirements

Communicate clearly.
Lead, train, delegate, and collaborate effectively with team members.
Use organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain standards.
Commit to delivering a positive guest experience.
Work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrate an ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

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 and be accountable for 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, and Service.
Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.