Food Service Team Leader

About Target

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture, creating an environment where leaders have meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career.

About the Food & Beverage Team

The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring products are fresh, in stock, available, and accurately priced. As experts in operations, process, and efficiency, this team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, and promotional signing processes for all areas of the store.

About the Role

As a Food Service Team Leader, no two days are ever the same. You will partner with a team to create an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly guest experience while managing the daily rhythm of the department. Your day involves planning daily and weekly workloads to support business priorities, assigning tasks based on guest traffic patterns, and ensuring the team understands and delivers on Target's guest experience commitments.

You will actively observe and provide feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great moments. This role requires you to assess back-of-house production areas and dining spaces to ensure food safety and proper inventory levels. You will lead the team to uphold brand standards (such as Starbucks and Pizza Hut), make just-in-time production decisions to ensure freshness, and participate in hiring and onboarding processes. Additionally, you may occasionally assume store-level leadership responsibilities to enable the guest experience during assigned shifts.

Hiring Process

Target offers comprehensive training to teach you everything you need to know to be a Food Service Team Leader. If you enjoy interacting with others, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and are open to a variable work schedule, this role may be for you. Please note that while previous retail experience is preferred, it is not required.

Equal Opportunity

Target is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.

Work location

Work model: On-site

721, West Brainerd Street, North Hill, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, 32501, United States

Pensacola, Florida

Key Responsibilities

check_circleEnsure food safety compliance by monitoring temperatures, cleaning routines, and inventory procedures
check_circleManage inventory accuracy and place store-initiated orders to maintain proper in-stock levels
check_circleAssign daily tasks to team members based on guest traffic patterns and operational needs
check_circleMake production quantity decisions to ensure product freshness, availability, and profitability
check_circleModel ethical conduct and inclusivity while fostering a guest-first culture
check_circleLead and develop a team of hourly team members through training, coaching, and performance evaluations
check_circleReview financial and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities and drive performance improvements
check_circleValidate team progress against department checklists and ensure adherence to brand standards

Requirements

verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
verifiedMust be at least 18 years of age
verifiedFood Safety Manager Certification
verifiedStarbucks and/or Pizza Hut training requirements and certifications

Nice to Have

Previous retail experience

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for team members and dependentscheck_circle401(k) retirement plancheck_circleEmployee discountcheck_circleShort term disability and long term disability coveragePaid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Food Safety Manager Certification, Starbucks Training, Pizza Hut Training, Handheld Scanners, Cash Register Operations.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Frequently asked questions about Food Service Team Leader at Target

What does a Food Service Team Leader at Target do?expand_more

In this Food Service Team Leader at Target role, you will ensure food safety compliance by monitoring temperatures, cleaning routines, and inventory procedures; manage inventory accuracy and place store-initiated orders to maintain proper in-stock levels; assign daily tasks to team members based on guest traffic patterns and operational needs; and make production quantity decisions to ensure product freshness, availability, and profitability.

What are the requirements for this Food Service Team Leader role?expand_more

To qualify for the Food Service Team Leader at Target position, applicants should have: High school diploma or equivalent; Must be at least 18 years of age; Food Safety Manager Certification; and Starbucks and/or Pizza Hut training requirements and certifications.

Where is the Food Service Team Leader role at Target located?expand_more

Food Service Team Leader at Target is based in 721, West Brainerd Street, North Hill, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, 32501, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Food Service Team Leader job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Target has listed this Food Service Team Leader role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Food Service Team Leader role?expand_more

Candidates for Food Service Team Leader at Target should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Food Service Team Leader role at Target?expand_more

Key skills for Food Service Team Leader at Target include Food Safety Manager Certification; Starbucks Training; Pizza Hut Training; Handheld Scanners; and Cash Register Operations.

What education is required for Food Service Team Leader at Target?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.

What category does the Food Service Team Leader role belong to?expand_more

Food Service Team Leader at Target is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.