Food & Beverage Team Leader

Target • Homestead, FL

4d • $22 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Team Leader leads the store’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly signed. The role oversees food and food services operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety and quality, presentation, pricing, promotions, and workload execution. The leader develops team members, plans daily and weekly work around business priorities, and partners with store leadership and vendors to support sales and guest experience goals. The role may also support guest services and, occasionally, assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities.

This is a full-time role, but hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 per week 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 position involves a fast-paced, active, and physically demanding work environment, including exposure to refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, varying temperatures and humidity, and duties such as Drive-Up or carryout.

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 safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving 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 and in areas where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to 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 Target’s guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained on, and consistently deliver them.
• Observe team members, provide feedback, recognize strong guest service, and hold the team accountable for expected behaviors and execution.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics, identify opportunities, take action, and align the team on priorities and results.
• Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workloads, including merchandising, pricing, sales-floor display changes, sampling, and promotions.
• Lead an efficient, guest-focused Food & Beverage team and complete the Food & Beverage Daily Standards walk.
• Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service backroom and sales-floor areas daily, prioritize business needs, identify workload tasks, and review reports for business trends.
• Establish clear goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader and hold team members accountable.
• Partner with store leadership through communication and collaboration to influence sales performance and workload deliverables.
• Maintain fresh, full, and food-safe areas during operating hours using inventory management, area 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 and follow up on team members’ assigned work, production-area routines, and use of best practices.
• Develop team skills through coaching, training, and team interactions, and lead the execution of best practices.
• Lead team huddles to communicate focus areas and trends using store reporting and headquarters communications.
• Develop vendor partnerships, set expectations, uphold brand standards, support reliable in-stock conditions, and place store-initiated orders where applicable.
• Stay current on relevant products and trends to educate team members.
• Support hiring and onboarding, including participation in team hiring and onboarding processes.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
• Become a subject matter expert in applicable federal, state, and local adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Uphold Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards and partnerships, and complete applicable training or certifications, if those businesses are present.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these commitments.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, assist with incident response, and report and investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support store-wide merchandise protection strategies.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and creating respectful, equitable experiences.
• Follow safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities based on assigned shifts and business needs.
• Address store emergency and compliance requirements and 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