Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Lakewood, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a team responsible for providing guests with fresh, in-stock, accurately priced and signed food and beverage products. The role oversees food and food services operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, quality, presentation, pricing and promotional signing. It also involves planning daily and weekly workloads, supporting sales goals, developing team members, and working with store leadership and vendors to deliver a consistent guest experience. The role may also include supporting Starbucks or Pizza Hut operations, guest services, store-level leadership duties and compliance requirements where applicable.

This is a full-time position, although weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate according to business needs. The work schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and peak shopping periods. The role involves a fast-paced, physically active environment, including exposure to refrigeration and freezer conditions, varying temperatures and humidity, and occasional 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.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish 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, interpret instructions and reports, and handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed and safely scan, handle and move merchandise, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible availability for variable hours, nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present, and to work in or be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity and other elements during duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to work full-time; weekly hours may fluctuate based on business needs.

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.
• Review guest, financial and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take action, recognize strong performance and improve results.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workloads to support department and store sales goals, guest engagement, merchandising, pricing, display changes, sampling and promotions.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales floor areas against daily standards, identify workload priorities and review reporting for business trends.
• Set clear goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader, and hold team members accountable for results and execution.
• Communicate and collaborate with the store leadership team regarding sales performance and workload; use daily check-ins and check-outs as connection points.
• 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 weekly and monthly business priorities; validate progress and follow up on assigned tasks and routines.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, feedback and daily interactions, and lead huddles to communicate priorities and business trends.
• Build vendor partnerships, establish expectations, uphold brand standards and support reliable in-stock conditions; place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant products and trends to educate team members.
• Support and participate in hiring and onboarding processes.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, Order Pickup and Drive Up, while following applicable laws and compliance requirements.
• Develop expertise in adult beverage laws applicable to the business and help protect the store's liquor license where applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable, complete required training or certifications, and maintain productive partnerships with Starbucks district managers where applicable.
• Model ethical conduct, safety and compliance; identify and correct hazards, hold the team to safety expectations, assist with incident response, and report or investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage and application as directed.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure procedures; 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 their dependents may receive medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional financial, education and well-being benefits may be available; eligibility varies. The posting directs applicants to Target's benefits information for details.

What This Job Offers

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