Sr. Analyst, Operations

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 a leader in menu innovation, driven by strong fundamentals and excellent execution in our restaurants. As a Senior Analyst on the Restaurant Readiness Team, you’ll design, validate, and expand new initiatives to grow the business, focusing on operational excellence with concepts like Taco Bell Cantina and Live Mas Café, and improving core menu aspects such as sustainability, packaging, and margins. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Food Innovation, and Training) from ideation to rollout, ensuring operational excellence and ease. Additionally, you’ll support restaurant teams, field leaders, and franchise owners through validation, testing, and feedback stages.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic vision, critical thinking, project management skills, flexible communication styles, and a passion for collaboration. Enjoying a fun and innovative work culture is a must!

The Day-to-Day:

• Analyze complex ideas quickly and accurately to determine feasibility for execution.
• Ensure new initiatives are designed to Taco Bell Standards, enabling great team members and customer experience while preparing for long-term evolution.
• Create, manage, and deliver a roadmap of quarterly deliverables with measurable results, influencing stakeholders and complementary programs.
• Regular cadence of communication and partnership with field teams and franchisees to get feedback and identify process improvements from start to finish for all tests and ideas.
• Build business cases using data and analytics to influence cross-functional teams on program designs.
• Challenge current designs and collaborate to continually improve the operating system to deliver results with ease.

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience, with 3+ years of experience in Operations or strategic program implementation; Restaurant Operations and Field/Franchise Operations experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-motivated, proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to change
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to flex communication styles for different audiences. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to travel domestically 10-20% of the time; the ideal candidate will be based in or relocate to Irvine, CA

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 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: ­­$96,000 to $112,900 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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