Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability
Paid sick leave
paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Job Description
Target is a renowned retail corporation that operates large-scale stores providing a wide range of products including apparel, home goods, electronics, and groceries. Known for its commitment to guest satisfaction and community engagement, Target is considered one of the leading retailers in the United States. The company fosters a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of its associates. Its commitment extends to offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to support the well-being of team members and their families. Target offers a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and guest-focused service.
The Food & Beverage Team Leader role at Target is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing food-related operations within the store. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and managing a high-performing team. The Team Leader ensures food freshness, stock availability, accurate pricing, and effective promotional activities within the store's Food & Beverage departments. The position is hourly with a starting pay range of $22.00 to $24.00 and a full pay range up to $37.40 per hour, with pay determined by factors such as labor market conditions, education, experience, and certifications.
This leadership role requires the ability to manage department sales trends, inventory accuracy, food safety, and quality standards, fostering a culture of freshness and guest service excellence. The Food & Beverage Team Leader is also tasked with planning daily and weekly workloads to meet sales goals and guest engagement objectives. Leading a team involves interviewing, training, coaching, evaluating, retaining, and developing talent to build a motivated and skilled workforce. The Team Leader plays an integral role in creating a welcoming and inspiring shopping environment for guests by ensuring consistency in operational standards and customer service.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the role involves supporting compliance with industry standards, including food safety certifications and federal, state, and local regulations such as adult beverage laws. Collaboration with vendors, maintaining stock reliability and presentation, and supporting guest service duties like cashier backup and online order fulfillment are essential aspects of the job. The position also requires modeling and enforcing safety and security protocols, promoting inclusivity, and occasionally assuming store-level leadership duties during shifts.
Candidates interested in this role should enjoy a fast-paced, physical work environment and be flexible with scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Target provides extensive training to support new team leaders in developing their skills and succeeding in their roles. Overall, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow within an esteemed retail organization while making a meaningful impact on the guest experience and team development.
The Food & Beverage Team Leader role at Target is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing food-related operations within the store. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and managing a high-performing team. The Team Leader ensures food freshness, stock availability, accurate pricing, and effective promotional activities within the store's Food & Beverage departments. The position is hourly with a starting pay range of $22.00 to $24.00 and a full pay range up to $37.40 per hour, with pay determined by factors such as labor market conditions, education, experience, and certifications.
This leadership role requires the ability to manage department sales trends, inventory accuracy, food safety, and quality standards, fostering a culture of freshness and guest service excellence. The Food & Beverage Team Leader is also tasked with planning daily and weekly workloads to meet sales goals and guest engagement objectives. Leading a team involves interviewing, training, coaching, evaluating, retaining, and developing talent to build a motivated and skilled workforce. The Team Leader plays an integral role in creating a welcoming and inspiring shopping environment for guests by ensuring consistency in operational standards and customer service.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the role involves supporting compliance with industry standards, including food safety certifications and federal, state, and local regulations such as adult beverage laws. Collaboration with vendors, maintaining stock reliability and presentation, and supporting guest service duties like cashier backup and online order fulfillment are essential aspects of the job. The position also requires modeling and enforcing safety and security protocols, promoting inclusivity, and occasionally assuming store-level leadership duties during shifts.
Candidates interested in this role should enjoy a fast-paced, physical work environment and be flexible with scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Target provides extensive training to support new team leaders in developing their skills and succeeding in their roles. Overall, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow within an esteemed retail organization while making a meaningful impact on the guest experience and team development.
Job Requirements
- must be at least 18 years old
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous retail and/or food experience preferred but not required
- availability to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and closing shifts
- ability to climb ladders
- ability to lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance
- ability to work in refrigeration and freezer temperature environments
- flexibility to remain mobile for entire shift duration
- reliable and prompt attendance
- ability to interpret instructions, reports and information
- ability to handle cash register operations as needed
- compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- physical capability to work in varying environmental conditions and handle common allergens
- ability to access all building areas to respond to issues
Job Qualifications
- must be at least 18 years old
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous retail and/or food experience preferred but not required
- strong interest and knowledge of the food & beverage business
- ability to lead and hold others accountable
- effective communication skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
- welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
- proficiency in operating handheld scanners and other technology equipment
- ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Job Duties
- consistently deliver guest experience commitments to create an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience
- ensure every team member understands, is trained, and consistently delivers on target’s guest experience commitments and consistent operations
- actively observe and provide feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great guest experience moments
- review area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take action to improve, and align team on the right behaviors and execution
- understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
- lead a guest-focused, efficient food & beverage team that strives to deliver the food & beverage standards by completing the daily standards walk
- assess backroom and sales floor areas of food & beverage and food service daily by walking the target food & beverage standards
- prioritize business needs and identify workload tasks for the team
- establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable
- partner with store leadership through communication and collaboration to influence sales performance and workload deliverables
- maintain a fresh, full and food safe area during all operating hours
- assign daily tasks to team members based on workload and guest traffic patterns
- validate and follow-up on team members’ progress
- lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices
- lead team huddles to communicate focuses and trends
- develop and maintain partnerships with vendors
- ensure product availability by placing store-initiated orders
- remain up-to-date on trends and products to educate team members
- support hiring and onboarding processes
- support guest services such as cashier backup, order pick up and drive-up
- ensure compliance with laws and brand standards
- demonstrate safety culture and physical security processes
- support merchandise protection strategies
- demonstrate inclusivity
- occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty responsibilities
- address all store emergency and compliance requirements
- perform other duties based on business needs
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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