Food & Beverage Team Leader - Southern Pines, NC

Target • Southern Pines, NC

6d • $20 - $34 • 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, safely handled, and well presented. The role oversees daily operations across Food & Beverage and Food Service, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, merchandising, pricing, promotional signing, and execution of department standards. The Team Leader plans and assigns work, monitors business and team outcomes, develops team members, partners with store leaders and vendors, and helps deliver sales goals and a consistent guest experience.

The role may also support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, and may oversee store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts. The position is full-time, but weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate with business needs. The schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping periods. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, changing weather and temperatures, and extended mobility during shifts.

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 work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times.
• Reliable and prompt attendance.
• 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.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in 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.

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.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong guest service, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities, take action, align the team on execution, and drive results.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workload, including merchandising, pricing, display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead a guest-focused Food & Beverage team and complete the Food & Beverage Daily Standards walk.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales floor areas daily, review reporting, prioritize business needs, and identify follow-up tasks.
• Establish goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• Partner with store leadership through communication and collaboration to influence sales performance and workload delivery.
• 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 against prioritized tasks and production-area routines, and ensure best practices are applied.
• Coach, train, develop, and interact with team members to close skill gaps and reinforce best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop and maintain vendor partnerships, set expectations for delivery and merchandising standards, support reliable in-stock conditions, and place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay informed about relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding processes for new team members.
• Support backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and maintain productive partnerships with their district managers, if applicable.
• Complete Food Safety Manager Certification and any applicable Starbucks or Pizza Hut training and certification requirements.
• Model 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 promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Promote inclusivity and equitable experiences by valuing diverse perspectives and treating others authentically and respectfully.
• 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 and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members 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 may also be available to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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