Kitchen Manager - Knoxville, TN

Casey's is a well-established and rapidly growing convenience store chain known for its strong commitment to excellent customer service and quality prepared foods. Operating in numerous communities, Casey's combines the convenience of a retail store with the familiarity of fresh, hot food offerings, making it a popular choice among customers seeking quick and satisfying meal solutions. The company's culture emphasizes respect, authenticity, and a dedication to continual evolution, fostering a work environment that values team members’ growth and success. Casey's supports employees with robust benefits, including competitive pay, healthcare options, and career development opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive employment experience that attracts and retains top talent.

As a Kitchen Manager at Casey's, you will play a pivotal role as a hands-on leader and a key part of the store's leadership team. In collaboration with the Store Manager, you will mentor and inspire kitchen Team Members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership will encompass daily kitchen operations management, maintaining rigorous food safety standards, and overseeing inventory control within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas. This position demands a proactive approach to efficiency and profitability, requiring you to actively monitor and enhance kitchen performance. Your responsibilities include coaching team members, delegating tasks to optimize productivity, and ensuring all kitchen activities meet Casey's 5S standards for organization and cleanliness. Additionally, you will address and resolve any guest concerns related to the kitchen, maintaining open communication with store leadership.

The role requires a leader with a passion for training and development, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities. You will need to exhibit an ownership mindset, focusing on operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Casey's CARES values—Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service—are central to your day-to-day interactions and leadership approach. This position offers a competitive starting pay range from $16.00 to $18.40 per hour, with eligibility for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. The full salary potential extends beyond the initial range, offering room for advancement within the company. With benefits such as DailyPay, health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match, this role provides a well-rounded and rewarding career path for motivated candidates ready to lead and grow with Casey's.