Kitchen Manager - Wichita, KS

Casey's is a well-established convenience store and quick-service restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to quality customer service and exceptional food offerings. Operating in numerous locations, Casey's combines the convenience of a retail store with the hospitality of a restaurant, focusing on creating a welcoming environment for guests. With a strong emphasis on team collaboration, continuous growth, and operational excellence, Casey's has become a trusted destination for customers seeking a quick, tasty meal or everyday essentials.

As a Kitchen Manager at Casey's, you will be a pivotal member of the store leadership team, working closely with the Store Manager to ensure an exceptional guest experience through effective team leadership and kitchen operations management. This hands-on leadership role involves training, guiding, and engaging kitchen Team Members, making sure that every task is delegated efficiently to drive product quality and operational productivity. You will oversee daily kitchen operations with a sharp focus on food safety standards, inventory management, and organizational effectiveness within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas.

Your responsibilities extend beyond managing kitchen operations to include modeling excellence by embodying Casey's CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, and Service. You will serve as a role model and coach to your team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and dedication to guest satisfaction. In addition, you will manage inventory levels to maximize profitability and maintain 5S standards—an approach designed to optimize workplace organization and safety. In challenging moments, you will anticipate and effectively resolve guest concerns, working closely with the Store Manager to uphold the highest standards of service.

This position offers competitive pay with eligibility for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance, reflecting Casey's focus on rewarding excellent leadership and operational outcomes. Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, DailyPay access, and opportunities for career growth and development programs. Team Member discounts further enhance your experience as a valued employee.

Joining Casey's as a Kitchen Manager provides an opportunity to lead a motivated team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team success are at the forefront. Your ability to communicate effectively, organize kitchen activities, and coach your team will be key to driving store success and fostering a positive workplace culture. You will have the chance to grow within the company, supported by a full salary range that extends beyond the initial hiring range and numerous professional development resources. If you are passionate about leadership, food service, and delivering an outstanding guest experience, this role is an excellent fit for you.