ETL Food & Beverage Sales

Target • Town of Islip, NY

16h • $64,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader leads Target’s Food & Beverage team and operations to deliver a consistent guest experience, drive sales, and maintain operational excellence. The role oversees product freshness, availability, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing, promotional signing, workload planning, and vendor performance across applicable Food & Beverage areas. It also manages and develops hourly leaders and team members, sets department priorities and schedules, and supports the store’s business goals and guest-first culture. The leader may also assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the food and beverage business.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations if needed.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Ups and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver guest experience commitments and partner across teams to create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
• Hold Team Leaders accountable for guest experience through accountability, development, training, recognition, and clear priorities.
• Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify gaps, understand team behaviors, and drive results.
• Manage Food & Beverage teams and operations to drive store sales, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Model guest service standards and maintain fresh, full, reliable, and food-safe departments during operating hours.
• Train, validate, and coach the team on food safety standards and cleaning routines.
• Lead onboarding, learning, required training, and development efforts to close skill gaps.
• Plan and manage scheduled workload to keep the department guest-ready; own the scheduling plan with Team Leader support, based on workload and guest traffic.
• Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor priorities, review reporting, and follow up on execution through Team Leaders.
• Oversee Team Leaders’ workload planning for transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Build vendor relationships and oversee Team Leaders’ management of vendor performance.
• Validate and audit food in-stocks and follow up on Team Leaders’ task management execution.
• Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to guide the business and strengthen Target as a destination of choice.
• Plan and execute merchandising and promotional strategies for holidays and events with Team Leaders.
• Maintain Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable, and partner with the Starbucks district manager as needed.
• Develop, coach, train, recruit, and talent-plan hourly leaders and team members; manage performance reviews and support onboarding.
• Set clear expectations and manage performance to establish accountability for operations and reporting.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these commitments.
• Become a subject matter expert in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Lead department safety culture and performance by modeling safe behaviors, correcting hazards, supporting incident response, and reporting and investigating injuries promptly and accurately.
• Lead in-store security culture and merchandise-protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed by best practices.
• As a key carrier, implement safe and secure training and processes; address store emergency and compliance needs.
• Regularly assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager