Kitchen Manager - Sioux Falls, SD

Casey's is a well-established convenience store and gas station chain known for its commitment to quality products and outstanding customer service. With a wide network of locations primarily in the Midwest, Casey's has established itself as a prominent player in the convenience retail industry. The company focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through a clean environment, fresh food offerings, and friendly service. As a company that values growth and development, Casey's fosters a supportive work culture that encourages team members to take pride in their roles and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success.

The role of Kitchen Manager at Casey's is a hands-on leadership position that plays a pivotal role in the store's overall performance. Working closely with the Store Manager, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for training, guiding, and engaging kitchen team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. This position demands a dynamic leader who can effectively manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food safety standards are upheld, inventory is accurately maintained, and prepared foods and beverage services are optimized for productivity and profitability. The Kitchen Manager is not only a supervisor but also a coach and mentor who fosters a collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.

In this role, you will actively lead by example, taking part in day-to-day kitchen duties while also delegating tasks effectively among team members. You will be instrumental in maintaining 5S standards—sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain—to guarantee an organized and sanitary kitchen workspace. Your leadership will directly influence operational activities related to prepared foods and dispensed beverages, working in tandem with the Store Manager to meet and exceed store goals.

Your responsibilities include overseeing kitchen inventory, ensuring stock levels meet demand without excess, and anticipating guest concerns related to kitchen services to promptly address issues and maintain satisfaction. This role offers a competitive starting pay range of $17.75 to $20.40 per hour, with actual pay contingent upon your knowledge, skills, experience, and education. Additionally, the position includes eligibility for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance, providing further earning potential. Casey's also supports career growth and development, with a full salary range that extends beyond the initial hiring band, allowing dedicated team members to advance within the company.

Joining Casey's as a Kitchen Manager means becoming part of a company that values commitment, authenticity, respect, evolving, and service—as reflected in Casey’s CARES values. This is a unique opportunity for those who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading teams, and take ownership of their work while contributing to a vibrant retail setting that puts guest satisfaction first.