Food and Beverage , Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T1769)

Target is a renowned Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers, boasting a workforce of more than 400,000 team members worldwide. As an iconic brand, Target is deeply committed to supporting and caring for the communities where its stores are located, investing in the places people live, work, and play. The company prioritizes building strong relationships with its team members and customers, fostering talent development, and creating opportunities for growth across all levels of its workforce. At Target, teamwork and a shared purpose are at the heart of success, focusing on delivering exceptional shopping experiences that enrich everyday life for families across the nation. Within Target, the Food & Beverage team plays a vital role in ensuring guests receive a fresh, full, and food-safe shopping experience every day. This team is dedicated to operational excellence, process efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards in product replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing, and promotional signage across all food and beverage sections of the store. Members of this team are experts in understanding food trends, seasonality, and guest preferences to enhance the overall customer experience. The role of a Food & Beverage Expert at Target is designed to develop valuable skills in guest service, food and beverage business fundamentals, and merchandising. This position offers hourly pay starting at $18.75 USD and opens the door to a career with extensive training and opportunities to grow within the company. As a Food & Beverage Expert, team members are responsible for upholding food safety standards and performing critical tasks such as replenishment, inventory management, rotation of products, cleaning, signing, and maintaining backstock. They engage with guests authentically to provide helpful information on product selection, storage tips, and buying in appropriate quantities. The position also involves collaboration with Direct Store Delivery distributors to manage displays and backroom space, ensuring shelves remain stocked with fresh and accurately priced items. This role demands a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. Food & Beverage Experts must consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences, understand the impacts of operational procedures on shortages and profitability, and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations concerning adult beverage sales and food safety. They are responsible for recognizing and addressing product quality issues, including damaged, recalled, or expired items, and promoting products through sampling and suggestive selling techniques to increase sales. Beyond operational duties, team members create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests genuinely, observing their needs to tailor assistance, and thanking them for choosing Target. The ideal candidate thrives in a fun, energetic environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about providing excellent service that makes guests say "I LOVE TARGET!" While previous food or grocery experience is preferred, it is not required. What matters most is a welcoming and helpful attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, capable of using communication devices and scanners, and able to work in diverse conditions ranging from cold storage environments to busy sales floors. Target is not only committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences but also to supporting its team members with competitive benefits and comprehensive training. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in retail food operations while working for a respected brand that values growth, community, and inclusivity.