Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Fayetteville, NY

12d

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a team responsible for keeping food and beverage products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, safely handled, and well presented. The role supports a consistent, guest-first experience while overseeing replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, merchandising, pricing, promotional signing, and food services. The leader plans and assigns daily and weekly work, develops team members, monitors business results, and partners with store leadership and vendors to meet sales and operational priorities. The role may also support guest services, food-service brand standards, store safety and security, and occasional store-level leadership duties. This is a full-time role, although weekly hours are not guaranteed to be 40 and may fluctuate with business needs. Schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping times.

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 schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be present.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently follow them.
• Observe team member performance, provide feedback, recognize strong guest service, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities; and take action to improve results and the guest experience.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload to meet department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead Food & Beverage and Food Service routines by assessing backroom and sales-floor conditions and completing Food & Beverage standards walks.
• Identify business trends through reporting, prioritize workload, and communicate goals and expectations to the team in partnership with the direct leader.
• Partner with store leadership to communicate and collaborate on sales performance and workload deliverables, using daily check-ins and check-outs as connection points.
• Maintain fresh, full, food-safe areas through inventory management, area routines, and food-safety procedures.
• Assign tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with weekly and monthly business priorities; validate progress and follow up on execution.
• Coach, train, and develop team members, close skill gaps, and lead huddles to communicate priorities and trends.
• Develop vendor partnerships to establish expectations, uphold brand standards, and maintain reliable in-stock levels.
• Place store-initiated orders according to best practices where applicable, and keep current on relevant products and trends to educate team members.
• Support and participate in team hiring and onboarding.
• Support guest services, including 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, where applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards, partner with relevant district managers, and complete required training or certifications where applicable.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; model safe behaviors, correct hazards, support incident response, and report and investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support store-wide merchandise protection strategies.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure processes; occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities; and 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 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