Food & Beverage Expert
As a part of the Food & Beverage team at Target, you will provide a fresh, full and food safe shopping experience for our guests. The team ensures product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency, leading food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.
The role of a Food & Beverage Expert can provide you with the :
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture in Food & Beverage
- Ability to provide guests with information around when to purchase items and in what quantity, as well as storage tips
- Experience in Food & Beverage business fundamentals : department sales trends, inventory, quality and freshness management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies
- Knowledge in food seasonality, freshness and quality, food safety standards and routines, and merchandising
As a Food & Beverage Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities :
Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and full shopping experience during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest's needs over taskUphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage StandardsUnderstand how operational procedures impact shortage and profitabilityExecute Food & Beverage processes including FDC / RDC replenishment, pulls, stocking, zoning, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, Item Removal, signing and backstockExecute fast-mover inventory by proactively adding and removing items as seasonality, ad, transitions and demand requireFollow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practiceUse sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase salesPartner with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) distributors to proactively set and maintain DSD POGs, transitions and backroom spaceLocate and identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to best practiceCreate a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guestsObserve to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Follow body language and verbal clues to tailor your approachEngage with guests in a genuine way, which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needsBe knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experienceThank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at TargetExecute all federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your businessProperly handle environmentally sensitive items when breaks and spills occurAppropriately use and care for in-store and personal protective equipment; follow equipment control guidelinesAlways demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and complianceWork in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practicesSupport guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage lawsAll other duties based on business needsWe might be a great match if :
Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guestsProviding service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you That's why we love working at TargetStocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing That's the core of what we doYou aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewardedThe good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Expert. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go :
Must be at least 18 years of age or older (Bakery Only)Previous food or grocery experience preferred, but not requiredWelcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team membersAbility to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.Work both independently and with a teamResolve guest questions quickly on the spotAttention to detail and follow multi-step processesCapability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframesWe are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect :
Accurately handle cash register operations as neededClimb up and down laddersScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessaryAbility to work in an environment that could range from 34F to -10F as neededAbility to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or presentCapable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).