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Kitchen Manager - Des Moines, IA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Casey s is a renowned convenience store chain known for its commitment to quality service and exceptional customer experience. As a well-established brand in the retail industry, Casey s prides itself on delivering fresh prepared foods and beverages to guests throughout its numerous locations. The company emphasizes strong leadership, team collaboration, and maintaining high standards in all operational aspects. Casey s offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about growth and service excellence.

The Kitchen Manager role at Casey s is a dynamic and hands-on leadership position within the store leadership team. This key role works closely with the Store Manager to train, guide, and engage kitchen team members to ensure an exceptional guest experience every day. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing daily kitchen operations with a focus on food safety standards and inventory oversight. Additionally, the role entails overseeing activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability. This position requires proactive leadership and the ability to anticipate and resolve guest concerns while maintaining smooth operational flow. Kitchen Managers also embody and promote Casey s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service. Through effective delegation, coaching, and collaboration, the Kitchen Manager plays a vital part in driving kitchen success and meeting the company s high standards. In return, Casey s supports career growth and development through tailored programs and competitive compensation structures.

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Ownership mindset

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • Ownership mindset

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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