Food and Beverage Coordinator - Iowa Market - (Expired Job)

Target Corporation is a renowned American retail giant widely recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences and high-quality products to families across the nation. As a major player in the retail industry, Target serves millions of guests each week with a focus on inclusivity, innovation, and community impact. The company fosters a vibrant culture built on core values such as respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Target invests heavily in its team members, providing them with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a diverse portfolio of merchandise and a growing emphasis on fresh food and beverage offerings, Target continues to differentiate itself as a leading retailer that enhances the joy of everyday life for its guests.

The Food & Beverage Coordinator role at Target is pivotal to the business’s success in the food and beverage category, which includes groceries, fresh foods, and specialty items like Starbucks and Pizza Hut offerings. This position is designed for an experienced professional passionate about the retail food industry and eager to support multiple store locations within a market. The coordinator plays a hands-on role in driving profitable sales growth, elevating food safety and freshness standards, and fostering an exceptional guest experience through strategic coaching and training of store leaders and food teams.

Earning between $73,000 and $132,000 annually, the Food & Beverage Coordinator works closely with in-store leadership, merchandising teams, and vendors to ensure operational excellence and adherence to food safety regulations. The role requires a deep understanding of food and beverage business fundamentals, including inventory management, pricing strategies, promotional planning, and competitive market analysis. The coordinator also champions the execution of seasonal events, holidays, and key merchandising initiatives to maximize sales and enhance the Target brand in the food sector.

This role demands exceptional communication and leadership skills to coach, train, and develop store leaders, ensuring they become experts in managing their food and beverage departments. The coordinator is also responsible for driving a culture of freshness, reliability, and safety through continuous education and monitoring of team performance. Critical to success is the ability to analyze business metrics, identify areas for improvement, and influence store operations to meet and exceed sales goals while reducing waste and maintaining high standards of product quality.

In addition to technical expertise, the Food & Beverage Coordinator fosters a service-centric culture by implementing tools and routines that uphold behavioral expectations and customer service standards. Partnering with both internal teams and external vendors, including Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand specialists, this role is instrumental in maintaining on-shelf availability and operational efficiencies. Travel within the assigned district market is required to provide support and ensure consistent execution across all stores.

Target emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, encouraging candidates who value diverse perspectives and authentic engagement to apply. The company supports career development through comprehensive training programs, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking to expand their skills in food and beverage retail management while contributing to a dynamic and socially responsible organization.