Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Princeton, NJ

9d

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for ensuring food and beverage products are fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, safely handled, and presented according to standards. The role supports department sales and guest experience goals through daily and weekly workload planning, inventory management, merchandising, pricing, food safety, team development, and operational execution. The leader partners with store leadership and vendors, and may support Food Service areas, including Starbucks or Pizza Hut when applicable. The position may also involve guest-service support, key-carrier duties, and occasional store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities. The role is full-time, but hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 per week and may fluctuate with business needs. The schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Effective communication skills.
• 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 as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions, including during Drive Up and carryout duties.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail and/or food experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the store’s guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained on, and consistently meet those commitments.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong guest-service behaviors, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities and take action to improve performance and guest experience.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workloads, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Conduct daily Food & Beverage standards walks and assess backroom and sales-floor areas, including Food Service.
• Prioritize business needs, identify workload tasks, and review reporting to identify trends requiring follow-up.
• Set clear goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• Partner with store leaders through communication and collaboration to influence sales performance and workload delivery.
• Maintain fresh, full, and food-safe areas through inventory management, routines, and food-safety policies and procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with weekly and monthly priorities.
• Validate progress on assigned tasks and production routines and ensure best practices are applied.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, skill-gap support, and daily interactions; lead by example in executing best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Build vendor partnerships, establish expectations, and ensure brand standards and reliable in-stock conditions.
• Place store-initiated orders where applicable to ensure product availability.
• Stay current on relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support and participate in hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Support backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Become a subject matter expert in adult-beverage laws applicable to the business and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and partner with relevant district managers, if applicable; complete required training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these expectations.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, respond to incidents, and report or investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical-security processes and support store-wide merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives, acting respectfully, and creating equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts based on store needs.
• Address store emergency and compliance requirements and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional financial, education, and well-being benefits may be available to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED