Food & Beverage Team Leader - Green Valley Ranch, CO

Target • Denver, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a team responsible for delivering a consistent guest experience by keeping food and food-service products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role oversees operational processes including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, merchandising, promotional signing, and department workload. It provides experience in guest service, Food & Beverage business fundamentals, sales and workload planning, and hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, retaining, and developing hourly team members.

The leader plans and assigns daily work, monitors execution and business results, coaches team members, and partners with store leadership and vendors. The position also supports guest services, hiring and onboarding, safety and compliance, and—when applicable—Starbucks and Pizza Hut standards and adult-beverage compliance. As a key carrier, the leader follows safe and secure processes and may occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities. This is a full-time role, although weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate according to business needs.

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 building areas to respond to guest or team member issues and 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 items weighing up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible availability for varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance is required.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other conditions 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 Target’s guest experience commitments and ensure team members are trained and consistently provide an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly guest experience.
• Observe team member performance, provide feedback, recognize strong service, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, align the team on execution, and improve results.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workload, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor displays, 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.
• Review reporting and business trends, prioritize workload, establish expectations with guidance from the direct leader, and follow up on assigned tasks and routines.
• 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 through inventory management, area routines, and Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, and validate progress and use of best practices.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, huddles, and day-to-day interactions; communicate business focuses and trends using reporting and headquarters communications.
• Build vendor partnerships and ensure delivery, merchandising, brand standards, and product availability; 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.
• Where applicable, understand adult-beverage laws and protect the store’s liquor license; uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards, complete required training or certifications, and maintain productive partnerships with Starbucks district managers.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these commitments.
• Promote safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, assist with incident response, and report or investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support storewide merchandise-protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Foster an inclusive environment by valuing diverse perspectives and creating equitable experiences.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes; 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 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.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

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