Food Service Team Leader

Target is a leading retail corporation known for its commitment to delivering an exceptional shopping experience to families across the United States. With a strong emphasis on values and culture, Target fosters an environment where team members feel supported, valued, and invested in. The company offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and employee discounts, helping team members take care of themselves and their families while pursuing meaningful career growth.

Within Target, the Food & Beverage team plays a vital role in ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for guests. This team is responsible for maintaining product freshness, stock availability, pricing accuracy, and promotional signing in all Food & Beverage areas of the store. Focused on operational excellence, process efficiency, and guest satisfaction, the Food & Beverage team manages replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, and pricing strategies.

The Food Service Team Leader position at Target offers a dynamic and multitasking role where no two days are alike. This leadership opportunity allows individuals to develop core skills in guest service fundamentals, business operations, inventory management, and team leadership. As a Food Service Team Leader, you will lead a team of hourly members through interviewing, training, coaching, evaluating, and talent development to ensure outstanding guest experiences and operational success.

This role requires an individual passionate about building and leading a team dedicated to food quality and guest delight. Responsibilities include daily and weekly workload planning to meet sales goals, maintaining food safety and quality standards, adhering to brand specifications such as Starbucks and Pizza Hut standards, and managing inventory to ensure freshness and profitability. The role also involves maintaining compliance with safety and security protocols, supporting merchandise protection, and occasionally assuming store-level leadership duties.

Target places a strong emphasis on leadership development, offering extensive training and growth opportunities to equip leaders for long-term career success. Food Service Team Leaders are expected to embody a culture of ethical conduct, safety, inclusivity, and compliance, fostering a welcoming and equitable environment for all team members and guests alike. Leadership responsibilities include setting clear goals, accountability, coaching, and promoting a positive and productive workplace culture.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, physically active environment where teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving are crucial. The position requires a willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Target provides a supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement. This position offers hourly pay ranging from $26.50 to $45.05, dependent on factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.