Kitchen Manager - Willard, MO

Casey\'s is a leading convenience store chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. With hundreds of locations across the United States, Casey\'s continues to grow by providing guests with a unique and enjoyable shopping and dining experience. The company prides itself on a team-oriented environment where employees receive ample opportunities for career growth and development. Casey\'s dedication to operational excellence and its CARES values (Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service) creates a supportive and dynamic workplace.

As a Kitchen Manager at Casey\'s, you will play a vital role in the store leadership team, responsible for managing and leading kitchen operations to ensure guests receive exceptional food quality and service. You will work closely with the Store Manager to train, guide, and engage kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Your leadership and hands-on involvement will influence daily kitchen activities, focusing on food safety standards, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

This role involves overseeing prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas, striving to maximize both productivity and profitability. You will be accountable for maintaining kitchen standards, including 5S organization principles, while managing inventory and stock levels accurately. Additionally, you will anticipate and resolve any guest concerns related to kitchen service, collaborating with the Store Manager to implement effective solutions. The position requires you to model and coach team members on Casey\'s CARES values, ensuring that these core principles are upheld throughout all kitchen functions.

Kitchen Managers at Casey\'s also have the opportunity to step into Store Team Member roles when necessary, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to team success. The compensation for this role starts at an hourly rate between $18.00 and $20.70, with quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401(k) plan with company match, and employee discounts. Casey\'s also supports career growth through specialized development programs, making it an excellent choice for motivated professionals seeking advancement in the hospitality and retail food service industry.

If you are an energetic leader with the ability to manage kitchen operations, train and inspire a team, and uphold high standards of quality and safety, Casey\'s invites you to join their team and contribute to their mission of delivering outstanding guest experiences.