Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Princeton, NJ

12d • $25 - $42

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for keeping food and food-service products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, safely handled, and properly presented. The role plans and executes daily and weekly workload, supports department and store sales goals, develops team members, and partners with store leadership and vendors to deliver a consistent guest experience and Food & Beverage standards. The position may also support Starbucks or Pizza Hut operations where applicable and may occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities.

The role is full-time, with hours that depend on business needs and are not guaranteed to reach 40 per week. The schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping periods. Work takes place in a fast-moving, physically active retail environment and may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, common allergens, changing temperatures and humidity, and outdoor or carryout duties such as Drive-Up.

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 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 as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving 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 and around common allergens.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work a variable schedule that may include varying hours, days, shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
• Ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently deliver guest experience commitments and operational standards.
• Observe team performance, give feedback, recognize strong guest-service moments, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take action, align the team on execution, and drive results.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workloads, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead the Food & Beverage team in completing the Food & Beverage Daily Standards walk and meeting Food & Beverage standards.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales-floor areas daily, prioritize business needs, identify team workload, and review reporting for trends requiring follow-up.
• Establish goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• 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 throughout operating hours using 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 priorities set by the direct leader.
• Validate progress on assigned tasks and production-area routines and ensure team members apply best practices.
• Model best practices and address skill gaps through development, coaching, training, and team interactions.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop vendor partnerships, set clear expectations, ensure brand standards and merchandising are met, and maintain reliable in-stock conditions; place store-initiated orders according to best practices where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support and participate in hiring and onboarding processes.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive-Up, while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Become a subject matter expert in applicable 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 the Starbucks district manager, and follow up on key takeaways.
• Complete Food Safety Manager certification and applicable Starbucks and/or Pizza Hut training or certifications.
• Attend required in-store planning and business meetings and follow up on key takeaways from the Starbucks district manager where applicable.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team to follow those commitments.
• Model and promote safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, hold the team accountable to safety expectations, assist with incident response, and report and investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical-security processes and support merchandise-protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed by best practices.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives, acting authentically and respectfully, and creating equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure training and processes 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.
• 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 are referenced; details and eligibility are available through Target’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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