Kitchen Manager - Kansas City, MO

Casey's is a well-established convenience store and restaurant operator known for delivering quality food and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to providing an inviting experience, Casey's has grown to become a staple in local communities. The company focuses on fostering a supportive environment for its employees, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. As a dynamic and growing business, Casey's emphasizes its core values known as Casey's CARES: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service, which guide every aspect of their operations.

The role of Kitchen Manager at Casey's is a key leadership position within the store team, designed for a hands-on leader ready to take charge of kitchen operations and contribute directly to the quality of guests' experiences. Working closely with the Store Manager, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for training and engaging kitchen Team Members, managing daily kitchen functions, and ensuring high standards of food safety and inventory control. This position involves overseeing prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas, ensuring efficient operations that boost both productivity and profitability.

The Kitchen Manager plays a crucial role in setting the tone for the kitchen team by delegating tasks effectively, coaching for success, and modeling the brand’s values. The position demands strong organizational skills to maintain kitchen inventory at optimal levels and the ability to anticipate and resolve guest concerns proactively. In addition, the Kitchen Manager supports the store operations by maintaining 5S standards—an organizational methodology that emphasizes cleanliness and orderliness—in the kitchen space.

This full-time role offers a competitive starting pay range of $18 to $20.70 per hour, with the potential for additional quarterly bonuses tied to kitchen performance. Casey's provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and access to career growth and development programs. Team Members also enjoy perks such as DailyPay and exclusive discounts, enhancing overall job satisfaction and work-life balance.

As a Kitchen Manager at Casey's, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, advance within a reputable company, and contribute to a welcoming and efficient kitchen environment that delights customers. This role requires adaptability, communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork, all in a fast-paced and evolving retail food service setting. If you are motivated to lead by example and thrive in a collaborative culture focused on quality and customer satisfaction, Casey's Kitchen Manager role is an excellent career opportunity.