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Shift Leader - Restaurant Crew Member at Taco Bell - Swansboro

Taco Bell - Swansboro Swansboro, NC

Job Description

Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 with the acquisition of 76 restaurants. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 3rd largest Taco Bell franchisee in the world and growing. We believe that our success is built upon the talent and dedication of our employees. We are proud to offer an encouraging and inclusive work environment where every team member's ideas and contributions are valued. We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn. It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell Wendy's and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. Description As a Shift Lead, you support the Assistant and General Manager by running phenomenal shifts independently and embodying the Live Más spirit. You take ownership of the shift, solving problems proactively while guiding your team to success. Responsibilities - Run Shifts Efficiently: Ensure operations run smoothly while upholding Taco Bell's standards. - Tackle Problems and Seek Help When Needed: Take initiative to address challenges and provide support to the team. - Provide Guidance to Team Members: Mentor and lead your team to deliver excellent customer service. - Ensure Excellent Customer Service: Cultivate an environment where every customer leaves happy and satisfied. Benefits - Competitive Pay - Free meals with every shift - 401(k) with company match - Insurance options - Flexible scheduling - Development opportunities Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!

Typical mid-level pay: $34k for Food Preparation Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$34k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
148,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024