Food & Beverage Team Leader (Germantown, TN )

Target • Germantown, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads a guest-focused team responsible for keeping Food & Beverage and Food Service products fresh, in stock, accurately priced, signed, safely handled, and well presented. The role supports sales goals and a consistent, friendly guest experience through daily workload planning, inventory management, food safety practices, merchandising, pricing, promotional execution, and team development.

The Team Leader assigns and monitors work, sets expectations with guidance from a direct leader, coaches and trains team members, leads huddles, and collaborates with store leadership and vendors. The position also supports hiring and onboarding, guest services, safety and security, compliance, and—when applicable—adult beverage, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut requirements. The role may occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities.

This is a full-time role with a variable schedule; hours are not guaranteed to be 40 per week and may fluctuate with business needs. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, peak shopping times, and exposure to refrigeration, freezer conditions, allergens, and varying outdoor or other environmental conditions.

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 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 items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other varying shifts; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Previous retail and/or food experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail and/or food experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, train for, and consistently deliver Target’s guest experience and operational standards.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong guest experiences, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, team, and business metrics to identify opportunities, take action, and improve results and the guest experience.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload to meet department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, salesfloor displays, sampling, and promotions.
• Walk Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and salesfloor areas using Target Food & Beverage Standards, and identify and prioritize workload tasks.
• Establish goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and follow up on team members’ progress against assigned priorities and routines.
• Communicate and collaborate with store leadership to support sales performance and workload delivery, using daily check-ins and check-outs as 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 workload plans and guest traffic patterns, aligned with weekly and monthly business priorities.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, team interactions, and addressing skill gaps; lead by example in executing best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate priorities, business trends, reporting, and headquarters communications.
• Build and maintain vendor partnerships, establish expectations, uphold brand standards, and support reliable in-stock conditions.
• Place store-initiated orders according to best practices where applicable, and keep current on relevant trends and products to educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding, and participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.
• Support guest services including backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive Up, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• When applicable, become a subject matter expert in adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license.
• When applicable, uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards, maintain productive partnerships with Starbucks district leadership, attend required planning and business meetings, and complete required training or certifications.
• Promote ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, support incident response, and report and investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Execute physical security processes and support storewide 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 training and processes; address store emergency and compliance requirements.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts based on store needs.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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