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Shift Manager - Food Service Team Member at Taco Bell - John Tyler

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Job Description

As a Shift Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our team, leading shifts with energy and passion to meet Taco Bell's high standards. You'll take charge, resolving customer concerns and ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. Your leadership will inspire others as you coach and guide your team to success. Partnering with the management team, you'll play a key role in business initiatives, helping to shape the future of our restaurant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take on ownership and drive results. You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees. Taco Bell Restaurant Shift Manager behaviors include: 1. Solving customer complaints quickly and with a smile 2. Providing feedback to Team Members in a positive manner 3. Communicating openly and honestly with the Restaurant Management team 4. Following cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures Job Requirements and Essential Functions 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. A minimum age of 18 years is required 3. Must pass background check 4. Valid Drivers' License 5. Must have reliable private transportation 6. At least 1 year of management experience Food service experience is a plus 7. Able to do basic business math 8. Able to work a varied schedule including late nights and weekends We are a growing company that believes in coaching and supporting every individual to grow to their full capacity. Our Taco Bell Restaurant Shift Manager benefits include: 1. Competitive Starting Pay 2. Advancement Opportunities 3. Free online GED program 4. ECPI University will provide a scholarship match equal to direct payments paid to the University for up to 15% of the total tuition and fee charges 5. Scholarship Opportunities are available 6. PERKS! Can receive discounts on movie tickets, cell phone service, hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, retail outlets and more 7. 401(k) Savings Plan with Match 8. Voluntary Medical & Dental Insurance 9. Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance 10. Vacation Pay 11. Meal Allowance This Summary Overview generally describes key job standards for Taco Bell Corporate employees. It is not all-inclusive, and a similar job at other Brands, Franchise or License locations may be different.

Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Fast Food and Counter Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $39k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

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
Somewhat fragile

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.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

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

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
904,300 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024