Food Service Team Leader

Target is a leading retail corporation widely known for its commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service across the United States. As a large-scale retailer, Target operates thousands of stores offering a broad range of merchandise including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries. The company’s culture revolves around values of inclusivity, community engagement, and innovation, all aimed at delivering a joyful shopping experience to guests. Target invests heavily in its team members by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. The company prioritizes a safe and supportive work environment, fostering an atmosphere where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Within Target, the Food & Beverage team plays a crucial role in ensuring that grocery and food-service departments provide fresh, high-quality products with great customer service. This team is responsible for replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, pricing, and presentation of all food and beverage items. They manage operations efficiently, making sure products are always available and presented according to Target’s standards. The Food & Beverage team acts as experts in business fundamentals, helping the store meet sales goals while delivering an excellent guest experience.

The role of a Food Service Team Leader at Target is dynamic and integral to the success of the Food & Beverage department. This position offers hourly pay starting between $20.25 and $22.25, with a full pay range from $20.25 up to $34.45, depending on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Food Service Team Leaders are responsible for leading a team of hourly team members in delivering guest-first, consistent, and safe food service experiences. Leadership in this role means overseeing daily operations like food preparation, inventory management, food safety compliance, in-stock accuracy, merchandising, pricing execution, and promotional events.

This position requires exceptional guest service skills and the ability to foster a culture of freshness and quality. Food Service Team Leaders are expected to be proactive in evaluating sales and operational metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvements. They plan department workflows to align with business priorities, assign tasks, monitor food safety, and ensure adherence to Target and brand standards including Starbucks and Pizza Hut where applicable. Leadership responsibilities also include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and developing team members while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

Food Service Team Leaders are instrumental in maintaining compliance with all food safety regulations, handling daily routines and checklists, and enforcing Target’s guest experience commitments. The role demands a flexible and variable work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Candidates who excel in this role typically enjoy fast-paced, physically demanding environments where teamwork, communication, and problem-solving are vital. Target provides comprehensive training to equip leaders with the knowledge needed to succeed and grow in the company, emphasizing both operational expertise and people leadership.

In addition to competitive wages, the Food Service Team Leader role benefits from Target’s comprehensive health plans, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and financial programs such as 401(k). Paid sick leave, national holidays, vacation time, and employee discounts are also part of the benefits package. Target offers a respectful and inclusive culture where diverse voices are valued, and team members are empowered to contribute to a positive guest experience while advancing their own careers.