Executive Team Leader Food & Beverage Sales (Assistant Manager Grocery)- Hiram, GA

Target • Hiram, GA

2d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader leads the store’s Food & Beverage business and team to deliver a consistent, guest-first experience. The role oversees replenishment, inventory accuracy, freshness and quality, food safety, presentation, pricing, promotional signing, workload planning, and sales performance. The leader develops and coaches team members and leaders, plans staffing and workload around business needs, and helps drive department and total-store profitability. The position also supports applicable Starbucks and Pizza Hut operations and brand standards, vendor relationships, and compliance with adult beverage laws.

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 manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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 scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how Food & Beverage departments and team contribute to sales growth and profitability.
• Model guest service standards and lead the team to maintain a fresh, full, food-safe area during operating hours.
• Train, validate, and coach the team on food safety standards and cleaning routines.
• Create a guest-focused culture and lead the team to deliver store sales goals.
• Lead an efficient operation and use workload planning tools to ensure the area is guest-ready.
• Own the scheduling plan with Team Leaders based on monthly and weekly workload and guest traffic.
• Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas; assess standards, priorities, reports, and business gaps.
• Oversee Team Leader workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Build relationships with direct-to-store vendors and oversee Team Leader management of vendor performance.
• Validate and audit food in-stocks and follow up on Team Leader execution of business plans and assignment sheets.
• Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to improve the business and become a destination of choice.
• Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
• Manage the team’s adherence to Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable.
• Build a productive relationship with the Starbucks District Manager and follow up on key takeaways from store visits.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change; anticipate changes in store trends.
• Develop, coach, and train the team; anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
• Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
• Become a subject matter expert in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and protect the store’s liquor license where applicable.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to do the same and hold others accountable.
• Follow safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other comprehensive health benefits and programs.
• 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