Food & Beverage Team Leader (Germantown, TN )

Target • Germantown, TN

10d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for keeping Food & Beverage and Food Service products fresh, in stock, accurately priced and signed, safely handled, and well presented. The role supports department sales goals through daily and weekly workload planning, inventory management, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and food-safety practices. The leader coaches and develops team members, monitors business and team outcomes, partners with store leadership and vendors, and helps maintain a consistent, friendly guest experience. The position may also support guest services, Starbucks or Pizza Hut operations where applicable, store safety and security, and occasional store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities.

This is a full-time role with a variable schedule; hours are based on business needs and are not guaranteed to be 40 per week. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping times. The role is physically active and may involve refrigerated or freezer environments, varying temperatures and humidity, allergens, and outdoor or carryout duties.

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, manage workload, and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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, with effective communication skills.
• Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and reports, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed and safely scan, handle, and move merchandise, including frequently lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in the presence of common allergens.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements, including during Drive Up and carryout duties.
• Ability to remain mobile throughout scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work a variable schedule; hours may fluctuate according to business needs and are not guaranteed to reach 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver Target’s guest experience commitments and build a guest-first, freshness-focused team culture.
• Train, coach, evaluate, recognize, develop, and hold team members accountable for consistent guest service and operational execution.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics and reporting to identify opportunities, improve results, and align the team on priorities.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload to achieve department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Conduct Food & Beverage standards walks and assess backroom, sales floor, and Food Service areas to identify needs and prioritize workload.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, and follow up on task completion, production routines, and best practices.
• Maintain fresh, full, food-safe areas during operating hours through inventory management, routines, and food-safety policies and procedures.
• Partner and communicate with store leadership to influence sales performance, workload delivery, and daily team connections.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and business trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop vendor partnerships, communicate expectations, uphold brand and merchandising standards, and help ensure reliable in-stock conditions; place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant products and trends and educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable laws and compliance requirements.
• Become a subject matter expert in applicable adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and maintain partnerships with their district managers, if applicable; complete applicable training and certifications.
• Model and promote ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; identify and correct hazards, support incident response, and report or investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support storewide merchandise protection strategies.
• Demonstrate inclusivity and create respectful, equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure processes as a key carrier and address store emergency and compliance requirements.
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts, based on store needs.
• 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.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits are referenced; eligibility and details depend on the role.

What This Job Offers

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