Overnight Inbound Food & Bev Team Leader

Target • Plymouth, MN

8d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inbound Food & Beverage Team Leader leads the store’s Food & Beverage team to deliver a consistent, fresh, in-stock, accurately priced and signed experience for guests. The role combines Food & Beverage operations—including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotions—with inbound responsibilities for unloading trailers, sorting merchandise and preparing food merchandise for the sales floor.

The Team Leader develops and supports hourly team members through hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, feedback and accountability. They plan and prioritize daily and weekly workloads, monitor business and team metrics, and work with peer leaders, vendors and the receiving team to meet business priorities and sales goals. The position also supports store safety, security, compliance and guest-service needs, and may occasionally assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities.

This is a full-time role with variable hours based on business needs; it does not guarantee 40 hours per week. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and other peak shopping times. The work is active and physically demanding, including frequent movement and handling merchandise, and may involve refrigeration, freezer conditions, allergens and varying outdoor or indoor conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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, 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, with effective communication skills.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues and interpret instructions, reports and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash-register operations as needed and climb ladders if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting, carrying and moving up to 44 pounds without assistance throughout a shift; work involves repetitive bending, twisting, reaching and rotating.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Flexible availability for varying hours, nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in the presence of common allergens, as well as varying temperatures, humidity and other elements during duties such as Drive Up and carryout.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail and/or food experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience, and ensure team members understand and consistently meet guest experience commitments.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize strong service, hold team members accountable and act on guest, financial and team outcome metrics.
• Partner with peer Food & Beverage Team Leaders to align expectations, priorities and goals.
• Understand sales goals and plans, and execute daily and weekly workloads to achieve department and store goals, including merchandising, pricing, sampling and promotions.
• Lead the team in meeting Food & Beverage Standards by conducting daily standards walks, assessing backroom and sales-floor areas, reviewing reports and prioritizing tasks.
• Assign and follow up on prioritized work based on planned workload, guest traffic and business priorities.
• Maintain fresh, full and food-safe areas through inventory management, cleaning routines and food-safety procedures.
• Lead the team in unloading trailers, sorting merchandise and stocking food on the sales floor.
• Partner with the receiving team to ensure deliveries are checked in accurately.
• Develop vendor partnerships and ensure expectations, delivery and merchandising standards, and area presentation are maintained.
• Keep informed about food trends and seasonal products to educate the team.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding; train, coach, evaluate, retain and develop team members.
• Set goals and expectations with guidance from the direct leader, monitor progress and address skill gaps through coaching and development.
• Promote inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives and creating authentic, respectful and equitable experiences.
• Become knowledgeable about applicable federal, state and local adult beverage laws and help protect the store’s liquor license, if applicable.
• Follow safe and secure processes as a key carrier, if applicable.
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts, based on store needs.
• Model and promote ethical conduct, safety and compliance, including responding to emergencies and addressing store compliance requirements.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive Up, while complying with applicable laws and procedures.
• Lead safety practices by modeling safe behaviors, correcting hazards, responding to incidents, and reporting and investigating injuries accurately and promptly.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise-protection strategies, including ordering, storage and application as directed.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education and well-being benefits may be available; eligibility details are provided through the company benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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