Food Service Team Leader at Target

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

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

Requirements

  • Experience building a guest first culture and guest service fundamentals
  • Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
  • Skills in leading a team of hourly team members, including interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent
  • Ability to plan department daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales
  • Flexibility to work a schedule aligning to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekends)

Responsibilities

  • Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including food service transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, promotions and price changes
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities
  • 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 to identify business gaps for follow-up
  • Follow all food safety requirements and cleaning routines, including monitoring and recording temperature sensitive food items per Target’s policies
  • Validate and follow-up on team members’ progress against department checklists and routines
  • Lead team to uphold and maintain Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards and production specifications (where applicable)
  • Foster productive relationship with Starbucks district manager (if applicable), attend required in-store planning and business meetings, and follow-up on key takeaways
  • Ensure accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders according to best practices
  • Follow proper perishable inventory management procedures

Skills

Guest Service
Inventory Management
Food Safety
Product Presentation
Pricing
Promotional Signing
Replenishment
Sales Trends

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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