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General Merchandise ExpertTarget • Cicero, IL, US
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General Merchandise Expert

General Merchandise Expert

Target • Cicero, IL, US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The pay range per hour is $22.50 - $38.25

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at careers / benefits (careers / benefits) .

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. (about)

ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring the product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts in operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.

At Target , we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food Service Team Leader can provide you with the skills and experience of :

  • G uest s ervice fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture on your team
  • Food & Beverage business fundamentals : department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies
  • P lanning department(s) daily / weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales
  • L eading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent

As a Food Service Team Lead er , no two days are ever the same, but a typical day most likely will include the following responsibilities :

  • Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily / weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement. Including planning food service transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, promotions and price change workload .
  • Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends) .
  • Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your direct leader .
  • Assess Food Service back of house, production areas, dining spaces and merchandising spaces to ensure food safety and proper inventory levels .
  • W alk Food & Beverage Standards and Food Service r outines daily t o assess priorities and review reporting to identify business gaps for follow - up .
  • Follow all food safety requirements and cleaning routines , including monitoring and recording temperature sensitive food items, as outlined in Target's policies and procedures.
  • Validate and follow-up on team members' progress against department checklists and routines .
  • Lead team to uphold and maintain all Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards and production specifications (where applicable) .
  • Foster a productive relationship with your Starbucks district manager (if applicable), attend required in-store planning and business meetings and follow-up on key takeaways from their time in your store .
  • Ensure accur ate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders according to best practices .
  • Follow proper perishable inventory management procedures to ensure an accurate recording of inventory .
  • Make production quantity decisions just in time to ensure freshness, in- stocks , sales and profitability are achieved consistently .
  • Remain up-to-date on relevant trends and products to educate team members.
  • Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.
  • At direction of your direct leader , e stablish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations .
  • In addition to Food Safety Manager Certification, c omplete all Starbucks and / or Pizza Hut training requirements and certifications .
  • D emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance ; l ead your team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment .
  • Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding team accountable to following safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting / investigating injuries timely and accurately.
  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences .
  • Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices ; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions .
  • Model the execution of physical security processes in order to enhance the instore security culture .
  • Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store; including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices .
  • If applicable, as a key c arrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes .
  • Address all store emergency and compliance needs .
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues .
  • Support 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 laws .
  • Model creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you & your team are completing your daily tasks .
  • Demonstrate how to engage with guests when assistance is needed, engage with guests in a welcoming way, and help solve their specific needs.
  • Lead by thanking guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target .
  • All other duties based on business needs
  • WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    This may be the right job for you if :

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with .
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).
  • The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food Servi c e Team Leader. But , there are a few things you need from the get-go :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Age 18 or older
  • Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong interest and knowledge of the food service business
  • Ability to :
  • Lead and hold others accountable
  • C ommunicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technolo gy equipment as directed
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
  • Effective communication skills
  • We 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 :

  • 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 as needed
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 4 4 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary
  • Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34°F to -10 °F as needed
  • Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present
  • Capable 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).
  • Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role : BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios : BenefitsForYou_C

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to . Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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