Kitchen Manager - Springfield, MO

Casey's is a well-established and rapidly growing convenience store chain renowned for its commitment to quality service, fresh food offerings, and customer satisfaction. Operating throughout various regions, Casey's has built a strong reputation as a leading convenience store that combines a friendly atmosphere, exceptional product selection, and a focus on community involvement. The company prides itself on providing an inclusive and dynamic work environment where team members can grow their careers and develop new skills while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

As a Kitchen Manager at Casey's, you will play a crucial and hands-on leadership role, acting as a vital member of the store's leadership team. Collaborating closely with the Store Manager, your responsibilities will encompass training, guiding, and motivating kitchen Team Members to ensure top-notch food quality and service standards. The role is instrumental in maintaining smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, adhering strictly to food safety protocols, and overseeing inventory management to optimize stock levels. You will have a direct influence on productivity and profitability by managing prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas with strategic focus and operational excellence.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.70 per hour, with the possibility of quarterly bonuses tied to kitchen performance metrics. Compensation is based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and qualifications, with room for growth beyond the initial pay range to reward continuous improvement and dedication. This role also provides numerous benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, a 401(k) plan with company matching, DailyPay access, career growth and development programs, and team member discounts.

In this dynamic role, you will actively train and engage your kitchen team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Operating under the oversight of the Store Manager, you will influence and enhance operational activities in both prepared foods and beverage dispensing. Accountability for all kitchen functions and maintaining 5S organizational standards will be a vital part of your daily activities to ensure efficiency and cleanliness.

A key aspect of the Kitchen Manager's role is to anticipate and promptly address any guest concerns related to kitchen service, communicating effectively with the Store Manager to maintain high satisfaction rates. You will lead by example, modeling and coaching team members on Casey's CARES values which include Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service. Flexibility in performing store Team Member duties during peak times or as needed demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and operational success.

Overall, working as a Kitchen Manager at Casey's offers a rewarding opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced retail food service environment, contribute to strong team culture, and play a prominent role in delivering excellent guest experiences. This role demands effective communication, strong organizational talents, and the ability to adapt fluidly to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.