Kitchen Manager - Mascoutah, IL

About the role

As a hands-on leader and a key member of the store leadership team, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Your focus will include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food safety standards, overseeing inventory, and influencing activities within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance under the supervision of the Store Manager.
• Partner with the Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities, maintain 5S standards, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Model and coach to Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ownership mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• DailyPay.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth and development programs.
• Team Member discounts.

Pay

Starting pay range: $18.00 - $20.70. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. The full salary range for this role extends beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.