Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target Corporation is a leading retail company renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional shopping experiences that bring joy to everyday life for families across the nation. Established as a premier discount retailer, Target operates large-format stores offering a wide array of products, including food and beverage, apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and more. The company values its team members highly, investing significantly in their professional growth and well-being, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Target is dedicated to community engagement and sustainability practices that make it a responsible corporate citizen. Employment types vary, with opportunities for full-time and part-time roles, offering competitive pay based on position, experience, education, and certifications.

The Food & Beverage Team Leader role at Target is a pivotal position responsible for driving the department's operational success and guest satisfaction. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about leading teams and excelling in a dynamic retail environment focused on food service excellence. With an hourly starting pay range of $20.75 to $22.75 and a full pay range extending up to $35.25, compensation is competitive and reflects labor market conditions, experience, and qualifications. Target’s dedication to employees includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, paid time off including sick leave and holidays, and disability coverage.

The Food & Beverage Team Leader cultivates a guest-first culture by ensuring product freshness, quality, and availability while leading team members to meet sales goals and maintain high operational standards. This role involves hands-on oversight of merchandising, pricing, inventory management, and food safety practices throughout the food and beverage departments. Leaders in this role develop daily and weekly workload plans aligned with department and store sales objectives, fostering team development through coaching, hiring, and performance evaluations. Additionally, the leader establishes strong partnerships with vendors and brand representatives like Starbucks and Pizza Hut to ensure brand compliance and seamless operations.

Typical responsibilities include prioritizing business needs, overseeing sales floor and backroom conditions, managing inventory levels to prevent shortages and waste, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards and alcohol licensing laws where applicable. This role demands excellent communication skills for team coordination and vendor relations, strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive work culture. Leaders also engage directly with guests to address needs and enhance their shopping experience.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the operational demands of the food and beverage departments. Target offers extensive training to equip Food & Beverage Team Leaders with the skills necessary for success, including compliance with Starbucks and Pizza Hut training requirements where relevant. The company values ethical conduct, safety consciousness, and diversity, ensuring an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the customer experience.

To be successful in this role, candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. While prior retail or food experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate leadership capabilities, accountability, effective communication, and the ability to operate relevant technology tools. Physical requirements include the ability to stand, climb ladders, lift up to 44 pounds, and work in a variety of temperature-controlled environments. Overall, the Food & Beverage Team Leader position at Target is an excellent opportunity for career growth in retail food services with a company that values team development, guest satisfaction, and comprehensive employee benefits.