Food Service Team Lead — Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused

Target; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Long term disability

Job summary

Target is seeking a Food Service Team Leader to guide hourly team members, uphold guest experience commitments, and manage food service operations including replenishment, pricing, and promotions. You will ensure accuracy in inventory and food safety across shifts while maintaining store standards.

You will plan daily workloads, coach and train teammates, and coordinate with leadership to meet sales goals. A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and guest satisfaction is essential for success in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the food service business.
• Lead and hold others accountable.
• Communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• 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 accomplish multiple tasks.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and team members.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience.
• Ensure team members are trained and deliver on Target’s guest experience commitments and operations.
• Observe and provide feedback, identify improvements, and celebrate wins.
• Review area metrics and align team on behaviors to drive sales and guest engagement.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workload to meet department and store goals.
• Assign daily tasks based on workload and guest traffic patterns.
• Monitor food safety and inventory levels and adherence to procedures.
• Follow all food safety requirements and cleaning routines.
• Lead and uphold Brand Standards and production specs.
• Ensure accurate in-stocks by ordering per best practices.
• Maintain proper perishable inventory records.
• Make production decisions to ensure freshness and profitability.
• Lead training and onboarding of new team members.
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty (LOD).
• Address emergencies and compliance needs.
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier and drive-up.

Job description

Target is seeking a Food Service Team Leader to guide hourly team members, uphold guest experience commitments, and manage food service operations including replenishment, pricing, and promotions. You will ensure accuracy in inventory and food safety across shifts while maintaining store standards.

You will plan daily workloads, coach and train teammates, and coordinate with leadership to meet sales goals. A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and guest satisfaction is essential for success in