Food & Beverage Team Leader - Huntsville, TX

Target • Huntsville, TX

12d • Onsite

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, properly signed, and food safe. The role supports department sales goals and a consistent guest experience through effective workload planning, inventory management, merchandising, food safety, and operational execution. The leader develops team members through hiring support, training, coaching, feedback, accountability, and recognition, and collaborates with store leadership and vendors to support business priorities. The position may also include guest-service support, key-carrier duties, and occasional store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities. The role is full-time, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to be 40 and may fluctuate with business needs.

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, 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 when needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible schedule availability, 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 present or handled.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements, including while performing 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 an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience, and ensure team members understand and consistently meet Target's guest experience commitments.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities, take action, align the team on execution, celebrate wins, and drive results.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload to achieve department and store sales goals, 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 and assessing backroom, sales floor, and food service areas.
• Prioritize business needs, identify team workload, review reporting for trends, and establish clear goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader.
• Partner and communicate with store leadership 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, 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 and follow up on execution.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, feedback, huddles, and team interactions; recognize strong performance and hold team members accountable.
• Build vendor partnerships and set expectations for brand standards, delivery, merchandising, and reliable in-stock conditions.
• Place store-initiated orders where applicable and keep team members informed about relevant trends and products.
• Support hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable laws and compliance requirements.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in applicable adult beverage laws and help protect the store's liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and partnerships, if applicable; complete required training and certifications in addition to Food Safety Manager Certification.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; identify and correct hazards, support incident response, and report and investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure processes as a key carrier, address store emergency and compliance requirements, and occasionally 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.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits; eligibility details are provided through Target's benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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