Food Service Team Lead — Fast-Paced Retail Leadership

Target Corp; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Target Corp in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Food Service Team Leader to guide a fast-paced team and uphold Target's guest experience standards. You will manage daily tasks, monitor inventory and food safety, and coach hourly staff while ensuring high levels of service and efficiency.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with an emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and guest satisfaction in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the food service business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly team members and oversee daily workload.
• Deliver guest experience commitments to ensure an easy, inspiring visit.
• Plan department workload to support priorities and sales goals.
• Ensure food safety, inventory accuracy and proper merchandising.
• Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Cash register operations

Job description

Target Corp in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Food Service Team Leader to guide a fast-paced team and uphold Target's guest experience standards. You will manage daily tasks, monitor inventory and food safety, and coach hourly staff while ensuring high levels of service and efficiency.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with an emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and guest satisfaction in a retail setting.