Food & Beverage (Grocery) Team Leader - Lebanon, PA

Target • Lebanon, PA

5d • $22 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused grocery and food services team to keep products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and safely presented. The role supports department sales goals and guest experience commitments by planning and assigning work, monitoring business results, maintaining food safety and operational standards, and developing team members. The leader partners with store leadership and vendors and may support related services such as Starbucks, Pizza Hut, order pickup, Drive Up, and cashiering where applicable. The position is full-time, with hours that may fluctuate according to business needs and no guarantee of 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping periods. The role is physically active and may involve working in refrigeration or freezer conditions, handling allergens, and exposure to varying temperatures and weather.

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 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, with 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, and 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 schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays; 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 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 guest experience commitments.
• Observe team performance, give feedback, recognize strong performance, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, improve execution, and deliver sales and guest experience results.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload to support department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, salesfloor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Walk Food & Beverage and Food Service areas using Target standards, assess backroom and salesfloor conditions, identify priorities, and review reporting for business trends.
• Set goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• Partner and communicate with store leaders to influence sales performance and workload delivery, using daily check-ins and check-outs as 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 progress and follow up on workload and production routines.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, and interactions, and lead execution of best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Build vendor partnerships, set expectations for delivery and merchandising standards, and help keep areas in stock; place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant products and trends and educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding, including participating in those processes.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable laws and compliance requirements.
• Develop subject matter expertise in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and help protect the store's liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and partner with the Starbucks district manager where applicable; complete required training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; model safe behaviors, correct hazards, hold the team to safety expectations, and assist with timely and accurate incident response and reporting.
• Model physical security processes and support storewide 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 procedures as a key carrier.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts and address store emergency and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave and paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional financial, education, and well-being benefits may be available to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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