Food Service Team Leader

Target • Lebanon, NH

93d • $22 - $38

About The Position

The Food Service Team Leader at Target is responsible for leading the Food & Beverage team to ensure a consistent experience for guests by managing product freshness, inventory accuracy, and food safety. This role involves planning daily and weekly workloads, leading a team of hourly team members, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The position requires a focus on guest service, operational efficiency, and team development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the food service business.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service or retail management.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Understand sales goals and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement.
• Plan food service transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, promotions, and price change workload.
• Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns.
• Assess Food Service back of house, production areas, dining spaces, and merchandising spaces to ensure food safety and proper inventory levels.
• Walk Food & Beverage Standards and Food Service routines daily to assess priorities and review reporting.
• Follow all food safety requirements and cleaning routines.
• Validate and follow-up on team members' progress against department checklists and routines.
• Lead team to uphold and maintain all Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards.
• Foster a productive relationship with the Starbucks district manager.
• Ensure accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders.
• Make production quantity decisions to ensure freshness and profitability.
• Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.
• Establish clear goals and expectations for team members.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Lead and demonstrate a safety culture.
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier and order pick up.
• Model creating a welcoming experience for guests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED