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 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:

The Manager, Facilities & Workplace Experience, is a high-impact strategic and operational leader responsible for delivering the full employee experience at Taco Bell’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC) in Irvine. This isn’t just about managing a building; it’s about creating a workplace that feels energizing, inspiring, and uniquely Taco Bell.

You’ll 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, you’ll 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 1,000+ employees. You'll report to the Sr. 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?

• Bachelor’s 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 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: ­­$137,000 to $145,000 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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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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