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Target

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Executive Team Leader Food & Beverage Sales

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$64k - $128k
Expert
Bachelor's
Minnetonka, MN, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of the food and beverage business is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  • The candidate must be able to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • The candidate must be able to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • The candidate must be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • The candidate must be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • The candidate must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to accurately handle cash register operations and climb up and down ladders.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the role, departments, and team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Model guest service standards and lead the team to deliver a fresh, full, and food-safe area during all operating hours.
  • Drive a food-safety culture by training, validating, and coaching the team on food-safety standards and cleaning routines.
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes guest experience and delivers store sales goals.
  • Lead an efficient operation that supports the sales culture.
  • Develop a strategy and use workload-planning tools to manage scheduled workload and maintain guest readiness.
  • Own the scheduling plan with Team Leaders based on monthly and weekly workload and guest traffic.
  • Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales-floor areas, assess priorities against Food & Beverage Standards, and review reports to identify business gaps for follow-up.
  • Oversee Food & Beverage Team Leaders’ workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Build relationships with direct-to-store vendors and oversee Team Leaders’ management of vendor performance.
  • Validate, audit, and maintain food in-stocks, and follow up on Team Leaders’ execution of the business plan and assignment-sheet process.
  • Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to drive the business and become the guests’ destination of choice.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Manage the team’s adherence to Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable.
  • Build a productive relationship with the Starbucks District Manager and follow up on key takeaways from store visits.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Develop, coach, and train the team; anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
  • Develop and coach the team to elevate its skills and expertise.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Become a subject matter expert in applicable federal, state, and local adult-beverage laws and protect the store’s liquor license where applicable.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, lead the team to do the same, and hold others accountable.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

About the company

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 5.3%, with comparable sales up 3.8%.
  • Target opened 24 stores by August 2026, adding scale and jobs.
  • Digital comps grew 8.7%, driven by more than 25% same-day delivery growth.

What critics are saying

  • Michael Fiddelke’s October 2026 turnaround depends on 1,800 corporate layoffs.
  • Leadership churn since February 2026 risks execution across merchandising and operations.
  • Walmart and Amazon will squeeze Roundel, traffic, and margins through 2027.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines nearly 2,000 stores with same-day delivery and strong digital traffic.
  • Roundel, Target Circle 360, and Target Plus create high-margin non-merchandise revenue.
  • Owned brands and design-led assortments keep Target distinct from Walmart and Amazon.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

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