Food & Bev Closing Team Leader at Target

St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Food and BeverageIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of leaders’ vision for Food & Beverage business
  • Ability to prioritize through the eyes of the guest
  • Skills in guest service fundamentals and building a guest-first culture
  • Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
  • Experience executing closing routines and overseeing Food & Beverage operations with guidance from area and store leaders on procedure, process, and team member concerns
  • Ability to support daily/weekly store workload to support Food & Beverage priorities and deliver sales goals
  • Skills in process improvement and workload efficiency across the store
  • Ability to work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs

Responsibilities

  • Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
  • Partner with the store leadership team through communication and collaboration to influence current sales performance and workload deliverables, leveraging check-in and check-outs as daily connection points
  • Maintain a fresh, full, and food-safe area during all operating hours leveraging strong inventory management, cleaning routines, and Food Safety policies and procedures
  • Assess backroom and sales floor areas of Food & Beverage and Food Service (where applicable) on a daily basis by walking F&B Standards to prioritize business needs and identify closing priorities
  • Lead team huddles to communicate evening focuses and trends, leveraging store reporting and HQ communications
  • Validate and follow-up on team members’ progress against their assigned prioritized workload tasks, production area routines, and application of best practices
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure clear expectations are established, brand standards (such as delivery and merchandising) are being met, and areas are full and maintained
  • Remain up-to-date on relevant trends and products to educate team members
  • Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes
  • At the direction of direct leader, establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations

Skills

Guest Service
Inventory Management
Sales Trends
Food Freshness
Quality Control
Pricing
Promotions
Team Leadership
Closing Routines
Food & Beverage Operations

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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