Administrative Assistant

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re 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 hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re 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, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

Taco Bell is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team A-team (Administrative Team), supporting the Field Operations team.

The ideal candidate has high energy and loves the Taco Bell Brand. The person loves to take on any challenge and views balancing changing priorities as an opportunity.  The person enjoys taking accountability and working as part of a team.  At the same time, the person is a self-starter who likes self-directed work.  Experience as an administrative assistant or coordinator is preferred and having experience in a fast paced, creative and dynamic work environment is a definite plus. 

Responsibilities will include administrative work, such as coordinating daily meeting schedules and managing demanding calendars, travel coordination, and submission of expenses.  Additional responsibilities include processing invoices, creating documents, and working on ad hoc projects.  The successful candidate must possess strong organizational, communication and office software skills. 

The Administrative Assistant will support a Vice President, Field Operations and Field Operations Leaders.

The Day-to-Day:

• Support departmental leaders within the internal operations team and their respective field teams
• Schedule meetings and continuously track calendars, anticipating needs before they are necessary
• Coordinate and book travel itineraries, manage expense reports and order supplies, services and equipment as needed
• Serve as the liaison between the field team and the Restaurant Support Center for communication and inquiries.
• Prepare documents, spreadsheets and presentations utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, Word and/or Canva.
• Manage and track department budget and project spending
• Coordinate and support virtual and in-person department meetings, off-site events, and restaurant visits.
• Partner with HR to manage field structure and on-boarding
• Collaborate with Ops Admins to cultivate a dynamic and vibrant "Live Mas" culture within the Field and RSC Ops departments.
• Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional administrative assistants at Taco Bell
• Support with ad hoc projects and reports as necessary

Is This You?

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work with people at all levels within the organization
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong calendaring experience, preferably dealing with complex meeting scheduling and shifting priorities
• Ability to prioritize work, demonstrate problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and managing information
• Ability to anticipate team needs and come up with creative solutions
• Flexibility to evolve as business needs change in a fast-paced environment

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule 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 from Yum! 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: ­­$60,300 to $80,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll 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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