Food & Beverage Team Leader - Huntsville, TX

Target • Huntsville, TX

13d • $21 - $35

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for keeping food and beverage products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, safely handled, and well presented. The role plans and assigns daily and weekly workload, supports sales goals and guest engagement, coaches and develops team members, and partners with store leaders and vendors to maintain reliable operations. The position may also support food-service brand standards, guest services, store safety and compliance, and occasional store-level leadership duties as needed. The role is full-time, with hours that may fluctuate according to business needs and no guarantee of 40 hours per week. The schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping periods.

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 others and hold them 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 independently prioritize tasks.
• Ability to stay 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 as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other business needs; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• 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 guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently uphold them.
• Observe team members, provide feedback, recognize strong performance, and hold the team accountable for expectations.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities and take action to improve results and guest experience.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workload, including merchandising, pricing, display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead the Food & Beverage team in meeting department standards, including completing the Food & Beverage Daily Standards walk.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales-floor areas, prioritize needs, identify workload, and review reporting for business trends.
• Partner with the direct leader to establish goals and expectations and hold team members accountable.
• Collaborate and communicate with store leaders to influence sales performance and workload delivery, using check-ins and check-outs as daily connection points.
• Maintain fresh, full, and food-safe areas through inventory management, area routines, and food safety policies and procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with weekly and monthly business priorities.
• Validate team progress on assigned workload, production-area routines, and best practices.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, development, and team interactions; lead execution of best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Build vendor partnerships, set clear expectations, monitor brand standards and in-stock reliability, and place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding processes for new team members.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, where applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable, maintain productive partnerships with relevant district managers, and follow up on key takeaways.
• Complete Food Safety Manager certification and applicable Starbucks and/or Pizza Hut training or certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, respond to incidents, and report and investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support store-wide merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Promote inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure procedures as a key carrier.
• 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 may receive comprehensive health benefits, 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.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs may be available to eligible team members and dependents.

What This Job Offers

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