Food & Beverage (Grocery) Team Leader (Memphis, TN)

Starting pay range: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour. Full pay range: $21.00 – $35.70 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs for eligible team members and their dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave, national holidays, and vacation

About the role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. In this role, you’ll lead the Food & Beverage team, ensuring product freshness, stock availability, accurate pricing, and proper signing on the sales floor. You’ll oversee operations, process efficiency, and food safety while developing skills in guest service, inventory management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent and inspiring guest experience by training and holding team members accountable to Target’s guest service commitments
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and celebrate successes
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workload to meet department and store sales goals, including merchandising, pricing, promotions, and sales floor displays
• Lead a guest-focused Food & Beverage team by completing daily standards walks and assessing backroom and sales floor areas
• Prioritize business needs, assign tasks based on workload and guest traffic, and validate team progress
• Maintain a fresh, fully stocked, and food-safe area by leveraging inventory management and food safety policies
• Lead team huddles, communicate focuses and trends, and develop team skills through coaching and training
• Build partnerships with vendors to ensure brand standards, reliable stock, and clear expectations
• Place store-initiated orders to ensure product availability and educate team members on relevant trends and products
• Support hiring and onboarding of new team members
• Assist with guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up (OPU), and Drive-up (DU) while maintaining compliance
• Become a subject matter expert in federal, state, and local adult beverage laws (if applicable) to protect the store’s liquor license
• Maintain Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards (if applicable) and complete required training or certifications
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, modeling and recognizing safe behaviors
• Support merchandise protection strategies and physical security processes
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices, creating equitable experiences, and fostering respect
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty (LOD) responsibilities during assigned shifts
• Address all store emergency and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous retail and/or food experience preferred but not required
• Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable
• Proficiency in using handheld scanners, frequency devices, and other technology equipment
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment while meeting time-sensitive goals
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Effective communication skills
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately
• Handle cash register operations as needed
• Climb up and down ladders if required
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds without assistance
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; reliable and prompt attendance required
• Ability to work in environments with refrigeration, freezer temperatures, and common allergens
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout)
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts (shift length may vary)