Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Homewood, IL

1d • $24 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a team responsible for maintaining fresh, in-stock, accurately priced and presented food and beverage products and services. The role supports guest service, food safety, inventory accuracy, merchandising, pricing, promotional signing and efficient department operations. The team leader plans and prioritizes daily and weekly workloads in support of department and store sales goals, and develops team members through training, coaching, feedback and accountability.

This leader partners with store leadership and vendors to support sales performance, reliable inventory and brand standards. The role also supports guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive Up, and may lead Starbucks or Pizza Hut operations where applicable. As a key carrier, the team leader follows safety, security and compliance procedures and may occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities.

The position is full-time, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate based on business needs. Work schedules are variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and peak shopping periods. The work is physically active and may involve refrigeration or freezer conditions, allergens, varying temperatures and humidity, and lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds.

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 additional assistance.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends and holidays; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and around common allergens.
• 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 a consistent, guest-first experience and ensure team members understand and follow guest experience commitments and operating standards.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong performance and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial and team outcome metrics and reporting to identify opportunities, improve execution and deliver sales and guest experience results.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workloads in support of department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, display changes, sampling and promotions.
• Walk Food & Beverage and Food Service areas to assess conditions, identify priorities and assign workload tasks.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members, validate progress on assigned tasks and follow up on routines and best practices.
• Maintain fresh, full and food-safe areas through inventory management, area routines and food safety procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with weekly and monthly business priorities.
• Coach, train and develop team members, close skill gaps, lead huddles and support hiring and onboarding.
• Partner and communicate with store leadership to influence sales performance and workload delivery.
• Develop vendor partnerships, establish expectations, uphold delivery and merchandising standards, and support reliable in-stock levels; place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant trends and products and educate team members.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive Up, while following applicable laws and compliance requirements.
• Develop expertise in adult beverage laws and protect the store’s liquor license where applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and partnerships where applicable, and complete applicable training and certifications.
• Model ethical conduct, safety and compliance, correct hazards, respond to incidents, and report or investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support store merchandise protection strategies.
• Promote inclusivity and create respectful, equitable experiences for guests and team members.
• Follow safe and secure procedures as a key carrier and address store emergency and compliance requirements.
• Occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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