Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Homestead, FL

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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 supports department and store sales goals through workload planning, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, promotional execution, and strong guest service. The leader coaches and develops hourly team members, monitors business and team outcomes, collaborates with store leadership and vendors, and helps maintain safe, compliant, and inclusive operations. The position may also involve supporting Starbucks or Pizza Hut operations where applicable and occasionally assuming store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities.

This is a full-time role with a variable schedule and hours that may fluctuate according to business needs; 40 hours per week are not guaranteed. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times. The role is physically active and may involve working in refrigerated or freezer conditions, handling allergens, exposure to varying temperatures and humidity, climbing ladders, and frequently lifting or moving merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds without assistance.

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 availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other business needs; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigerated 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 during 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 Target’s guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently uphold them.
• Observe team 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 the Food & Beverage team in meeting department standards, including completing daily standards walks and assessing backroom, sales-floor, and food-service areas.
• Identify business trends and workload priorities through reporting, and establish goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader.
• Communicate and collaborate with store leadership to support sales performance and workload deliverables.
• Maintain fresh, full, food-safe areas through inventory management, area routines, and food-safety policies and procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, and follow up on task progress, production routines, and best practices.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, skill-gap support, and regular team interactions.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Build vendor partnerships, set clear expectations, and ensure brand standards and reliable in-stock conditions; place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant products and trends and 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 subject-matter expertise in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and 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 the relevant district manager.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, assist with incident response, and report or investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise-protection strategies across the store.
• Promote inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts and address store emergency and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits, 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