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Target

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader

Full-Time
$64k - $128k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Minnetonka, MN, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interest and knowledge of the food and beverage business are required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • The ability to deal comfortably with ambiguity is required.
  • The ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable is required.
  • The ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization is required.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs is required.
  • The ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently is required.
  • Candidates must be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Candidates must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Candidates must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • Candidates must be able to accurately handle cash register operations.
  • Candidates must be able to climb up and down ladders.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
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 proper food-safety standards and cleaning routines.
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers store sales goals.
  • Lead an efficient operation that funds the sales culture.
  • Develop a strategy and use workload-planning tools to manage scheduled workload and maintain guest readiness.
  • Own the scheduling plan in partnership with Team Leaders based on monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic.
  • Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales-floor areas, assess priorities, and review reporting 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 leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and become the destination of choice for guests.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Manage the team to uphold and maintain Starbucks and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable.
  • Foster 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, create talent plans, and recruit for long- and short-term needs.
  • Develop and coach the team to elevate skills and expertise.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Become a subject matter expert in 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.
  • Follow all safe-and-secure training and processes as a key carrier.
  • 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 comparable sales rose 3.8%, and Target raised full-year guidance.
  • Target opened its 2,000th store and plans over 30 openings in 2026.
  • Next-day delivery now reaches over 50 metros, expanding free speedy fulfillment options.

What critics are saying

  • Fiddelke cut 1,800 corporate roles in October 2025 after prolonged sales declines.
  • DEI backlash, boycotts, and litigation damaged Target’s brand trust through 2026.
  • Tariffs and import exposure pressure pricing; a failed turnaround threatens Target’s relevance.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines 2,000 stores with same-day, next-day, and Drive Up fulfillment.
  • Target Circle 360, Roundel, and Target Plus deepen recurring digital monetization.
  • Target’s owned-brand design still differentiates it from Walmart and Costco.

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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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Headcount

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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