Manager, Facilities and Workplace Experience

Who is Taco Bell

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyones favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8200 restaurants 350 franchise organizations that serve 42 million fans each week around the globe. Were not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world were also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world:Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasnt been done before we will continue to be inclusive bold challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries.

Were a company that celebrates and advocates for different has bold self-expression strives for a better future and brings the fun while were at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell were Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun Learn more about the career below.

About the Job:

The Manager Facilities & Workplace Experience is a high-impact strategic and operational leader responsible for delivering the full employee experience at Taco Bells Restaurant Support Center (RSC) in Irvine. This isnt just about managing a building; its about creating a workplace that feels energizing inspiring and uniquely Taco Bell.

Youll lead the Workplace Experience team which brings together facilities management physical security and safety programs and employee engagement programs which are essential to keeping the RSC running smoothly and our bold culture alive. From shaping the future of our physical space through long-term workplace strategy and space planning to overseeing capital projects amenities culture-driving events and safety operations youll play a central role in what makes the RSC an amazing place to work.

In this role the opportunities are endless: partner closely with senior leaders lead innovative projects and develop a high-performing team all while creating moments of joy (and maybe a few tacos) for 1000 employees. Youll report to the Director People & Culture and directly lead a Facilities Analyst and an Associate Manager Workplace Experience and serve as the primary liaison to our dining and catering partners.

The Day-to-Day:

• Strategically lead the Workplace Experience team which encompasses facilities operations maintenance management physical security safety programs and employee engagement initiatives that shape the RSC experience.
• Drive long-term workplace strategic roadmap including space planning change management and future-of-work initiatives aligned to business and culture goals.
• Oversee facilities operations capital project execution vendor partnerships and lease/budget planning ensuring efficiency safety and scalability across the RSC campus.
• Partner with dining catering and amenity providers to deliver a seamless and high-quality experience for employees and visitors.
• Coach and develop a team of people leaders supporting career growth and cross-functional collaboration within a high-performing team environment.
• Own special projects and cross-functional initiatives solving for evolving workplace needs through creative strategic and operationally sound solutions.

Is This You

• Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience with 5 years leading facilities workplace experience or related operations in a corporate or campus environment.
• Highly skilled at cross-functional leadership and vendor partnerships with experience influencing executive stakeholders and presenting strategic proposals.
• Expertise in space planning capital projects change management and budget/lease oversight with strong knowledge of commercial facilities and employee experience trends
• Strong organizational and operational planning skills with a track record of delivering both short-term execution and long-term transformation.
• Proven ability to lead people and processes including developing team capability setting strategic direction and owning performance standards across functions.

Work-Hard Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues Wed Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning laundry services carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution fromYum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts free food swag and honestly too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $137000 to $145000 annually bonus eligibility benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay well consider your location experience and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you just as you are a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity inclusion and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability status age or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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