Food and Beverage (T1293)

Target is a renowned retail corporation committed to delivering exceptional shopping experiences for families across the United States. With its core values deeply rooted in community engagement, diversity, and sustainability, Target has grown to become one of the nation’s most beloved stores. The company emphasizes a strong culture that supports team members at every level, fostering growth and development opportunities within its dynamic environment. Target operates numerous stores offering a diverse range of products including apparel, electronics, household essentials, and fresh food. The company’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction makes it a leader in the retail sector.

Within the Target ecosystem, the Food & Beverage team plays a critical role in ensuring guests enjoy a consistent and high-quality shopping experience focused on freshness, presentation, and accessibility of products. This position is for a Food & Beverage Expert, a key role that contributes to the store’s success by maintaining food safety standards, inventory accuracy, and exceptional service delivery. The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.50 USD per hour.

A Food & Beverage Expert at Target is responsible for a wide variety of tasks aimed at enhancing guest satisfaction and optimizing store performance. This includes managing product replenishment, monitoring quality and freshness, ensuring accurate pricing and effective use of promotional signage, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The role is dynamic and requires a proactive approach to handling food deliveries, rotating stock, and organizing both sales floor and backroom inventory.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Food & Beverage Expert engages directly with guests, providing them with valuable information such as when and how to purchase products for optimal freshness and storage. The role necessitates an understanding of food seasonality, guest shopping patterns, and business sales trends, which helps facilitate smooth operations and contribute to achieving sales goals.

Target values teamwork, flexibility, and a guest-first approach in this position. The Food & Beverage Expert collaborates closely with vendors and other team members to ensure merchandise displays are appealing and orderly, and that backroom spaces are efficient and well-organized. The job also involves adherence to legal regulations such as federal, state, and local alcohol laws. Safety and ethical conduct are paramount; the role demands consistent compliance with company policies, proper use of personal protective equipment, and a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace environment.

People in this role enjoy a fast-paced, physically active work setting where each day brings new challenges and opportunities for learning. There are chances to develop skills in guest service, operational processes, food safety, and merchandising. Target provides comprehensive training to prepare team members for success and offers a culture of support and growth.

Flexibility is essential as hours may vary to include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Candidates should be comfortable working in various temperature settings, handling allergens, and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 44 pounds and climbing ladders when necessary. This role also involves supporting additional guest service areas such as cashier back-up, order pick-up, and Drive-Up services, ensuring compliance and guest satisfaction in all interactions.

Joining Target’s Food & Beverage team means becoming part of a company that cares about the well-being and development of its employees, providing competitive benefits and opportunities to thrive in a welcoming and diverse environment. This job offers a meaningful experience for individuals who enjoy helping others, working in a team-oriented culture, and embracing the challenges of a retail food environment where the guest experience is always the priority.