Kitchen Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

Casey's is a well-established food service and convenience store chain known for its commitment to quality, community, and customer satisfaction. With a rich history spanning several decades, Casey's has grown into a trusted brand renowned for its hearty food offerings, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on nurturing talent from within and supports its team members with comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. As a company that values dedication and continuous improvement, Casey's fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to contribute and excel.

The role of Kitchen Manager at Casey's is a pivotal position within the store's leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work in close partnership with the Store Manager to oversee and guide all aspects of kitchen operations. As a Kitchen Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead, train, and engage kitchen Team Members to consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience. Your daily focus will include managing food safety standards to ensure compliance with all health regulations, overseeing the inventory process to maintain accurate stock levels, and optimizing activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to drive productivity and profitability.

In this role, you will actively coach and motivate the kitchen team, delegating tasks effectively and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. You will also play a key role in resolving guest concerns related to kitchen service, ensuring that their experience is positive and that any issues are swiftly addressed. Maintaining high standards through the 5S methodology, you will ensure that all kitchen activities are streamlined and efficient, promoting a clean and organized workspace.

Casey's values are embodied through its CARES principles: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service. As a Kitchen Manager, you will model these values daily and mentor your team to do the same. Additionally, you are expected to be versatile and capable of stepping in to perform Store Team Member duties as necessary, reinforcing a team-oriented atmosphere.

This position offers competitive pay with the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. Casey's supports its employees with a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) matching, career growth programs, and employee discounts. The hiring salary range is reflective of market conditions and individual qualifications, with ample room for professional growth and advancement within the company. Overall, this role is ideal for a proactive leader passionate about food service and team development, seeking to make a substantial impact within a thriving company.