Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Lutz, FL

9d • $21 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a store team responsible for keeping food and beverage products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role supports food and food-service operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, quality, promotions, and guest service. The leader plans and assigns daily and weekly work, reviews business results, coaches and develops team members, and partners with store leadership and vendors to meet business priorities and provide a consistent, guest-first experience.

The position also supports store operations such as hiring and onboarding, guest services, safety and compliance, merchandise protection, and occasional store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities. Depending on the store, the role may include responsibilities related to adult beverages, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut standards and training.

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 assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• 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.
• Food Safety Manager Certification, as referenced among role-specific training requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent, easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
• Ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently deliver guest experience commitments and operational standards.
• Observe team members, provide feedback, recognize strong performance, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics, identify opportunities, and take action to improve results and the guest experience.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workload, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead the Food & Beverage team in completing daily standards walks and maintaining department standards.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales-floor areas, prioritize work, and review reporting for business trends.
• Establish goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• Partner with store leadership through communication and collaboration on sales performance and workload deliverables.
• Maintain fresh, full, and food-safe areas through inventory management, routines, and food safety policies and procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with business priorities.
• Validate progress on assigned tasks, production routines, and best practices.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and interactions, and address skill gaps.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop vendor partnerships, set expectations, maintain brand standards, and support reliable in-stock conditions.
• Place store-initiated orders according to best practices where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding, including participation in team hiring and onboarding processes.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
• 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, complete required training or certifications, and maintain productive partnerships with district managers.
• 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 or investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support store-wide merchandise protection strategies.
• Demonstrate inclusivity and create respectful, equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure processes as a key carrier.
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.
• Address store emergency and compliance requirements and 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.

What This Job Offers

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