Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Santa Clara, CA

7d • $28 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for keeping food and food-service products fresh, in stock, accurately priced, safely handled, and well presented. The role oversees replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, quality, merchandising, pricing, promotional signing, and operational efficiency across Food & Beverage areas of the store. The leader plans and assigns workload, develops team members, monitors business results, and partners with store leadership and vendors to support sales goals and a consistent guest experience.

The position also supports guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up; maintains compliance with applicable laws and safety requirements; and may lead store operations on duty during assigned shifts. Where applicable, the role supports Starbucks and Pizza Hut standards and partnerships. This is a full-time position, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to be 40 and may fluctuate based on business needs. Schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping periods.

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 efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or 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 an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience and ensure team members understand and consistently meet guest experience commitments.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong performance, 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, sales-floor displays, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead a guest-focused and efficient Food & Beverage team in meeting department standards, including completing the Food & Beverage Daily Standards walk.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales-floor areas daily, prioritize business needs, identify workload tasks, and review reports for business trends.
• Set clear 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 deliverables, using check-ins and check-outs as daily connection points.
• Maintain fresh, full, and food-safe areas during operating hours 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 on prioritized tasks and production-area routines and ensure best practices are applied.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, interactions, and closing skill gaps; lead by example in executing best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop vendor partnerships, establish expectations, ensure brand standards are met, and support 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 processes for new team members.
• Support backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Where applicable, become a subject matter expert in adult beverage laws relevant to the business and help protect the store’s liquor license.
• Where applicable, uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards, maintain productive partnerships with Starbucks district managers, attend required planning and business meetings, and follow up on key takeaways.
• Complete Food Safety Manager Certification and, where applicable, Starbucks and/or Pizza Hut training and certification requirements.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to do the same and hold others accountable.
• Model and promote safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, assist with incident response, and report and investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• 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 respectfully, and creating equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• 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 and their dependents may have access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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