Kitchen Manager - Omaha, NE

Casey’s is a well-established restaurant chain known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality food and outstanding service. As a leader in the quick-service dining industry, Casey’s focuses on fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both customers and employees, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and continual improvement. The company prides itself on offering career growth and development opportunities, supported by comprehensive benefits designed to attract and retain talented individuals. With its strong brand presence and dedication to operational excellence, Casey’s provides a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that values employee contribution and engagement.

The Kitchen Manager role at Casey’s is a critical leadership position within the store operations team, directly contributing to the overall success and profitability of the location. Serving as a hands-on leader, the Kitchen Manager works closely with the Store Manager to train, guide, and support kitchen Team Members, ensuring all food preparation and service activities meet stringent safety and quality standards. This position demands a detail-oriented individual who can multitask effectively, manage inventory efficiently, and uphold the highest cleanliness and organizational standards through maintaining 5S principles. By managing daily kitchen operations, the Kitchen Manager ensures smooth functioning of prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas, focusing on maximizing productivity and driving profitability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching the team in alignment with Casey’s CARES values, which include Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration among team members while adapting to a fast-paced environment where priorities may frequently change. The Kitchen Manager must demonstrate an ownership mindset, taking initiative to anticipate and resolve guest concerns promptly while continuously seeking ways to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.

Compensation for this role starts at an hourly rate range of $18.00 to $20.70, depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, and education. This role is also eligible for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance, with opportunities for salary growth beyond the initial range, supporting team members’ career advancement within the company. Additional benefits include competitive pay, DailyPay access, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, career development programs, and team member discounts, making this an attractive position for individuals seeking stability, career growth, and a positive working environment.