Food & Beverage Team Leader

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Target to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located. Job Description Location: 10301 New Guinea Rd, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032-3268. Pay range per hour: $24.75 – $42.05. Target offers comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation, along with other benefits for eligible team members.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work.

ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Food & Beverage team works together to provide the guest a fresh, full and food‑safe shopping experience all day, every day. The team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store. At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food & Beverage Team Leader can provide you with the: Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest‑first culture on your team Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies Skills in planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support Food & Beverage priorities and deliver sales goals Experience leading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent As a Food & Beverage Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, transitions, revisions, sampling and promotions Execute a fresh, full and food‑safe area during all operating hours leveraging strong inventory management, area routines and Food Safety policies and procedures Assess Food & Beverage and Food Service (where applicable) backroom and sales floor areas; walk Food & Beverage Standards to identify priorities and develop business plans and assignment sheets; review reporting to identify business trends for follow‑up Ensure proper execution on all food safety standards and cleaning routines Validate and follow‑up on experts' progress against Daily Assignment Sheets, production area routines, and application of best practices Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends) Establish relationships with direct‑to‑store delivery (DSD) vendors to ensure brand standards such as delivery and merchandising are being met and areas are full and maintained Ensure accurate in‑stocks by placing store‑initiated orders with DSD distributors according to best practices (where applicable) Lead your team to uphold and maintain all Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards and foster a productive relationship with your Starbucks DM, following‑up on key takeaways from their time in your store (where applicable) Expect and enable team members to stay up‑to‑date on relevant trends and products Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team Lead team onboarding and learning and close knowledge gaps through training and experiences Establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations Become a subject matter expert in federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business and protect your store’s liquor license (if applicable) Complete all Starbucks and/or Pizza Hut training requirements or certifications (if applicable) Fulfill key carrying responsibilities, as the business needs If applicable, as a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience. Model, train and coach expectations to deliver the service standard Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment Lead and create a safety advocacy culture by understanding how safety impacts your role and that of your team, identifying and correcting hazards, and holding team accountable to working in a safe manner to benefit themselves and others Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.) Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pick‑up (OPU) and Drive‑up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if: Working in a fun and energetic environment excites you – we work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target product sounds like your thing – that’s the core of what we do You aren’t looking for a Monday‑through‑Friday job where you are at a computer all day; we are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get‑go: High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age or older Previous retail and/or food experience preferred, but not required Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business Lead and hold others accountable Learn and adapt to current technology needs Work independently and as part of a team Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently Welcoming and helpful attitude Effective communication skills We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect: Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues Interpret instructions, reports and information Accurately handle cash register operations Climb up and down ladders Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary Handle and move merchandise in coolers and freezers up to 40 pounds Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr VERA Security, Inc.