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Taco Bell - Shift Leader

Taco Bell
Taco Bell Salary
Elkridge, MD Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Shift Leader and become the driving force behind delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced, quick service restaurant environment. In this energetic leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, motivate and train team members, ensure food safety and quality standards are met, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Your enthusiasm and management skills will help foster a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership abilities while contributing to a vibrant hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service during your shift while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Supervise and motivate team members, providing coaching, training, and feedback to enhance performance and teamwork.
  • Manage food preparation processes, ensuring all menu items are prepared accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with safety standards.
  • Oversee cash handling procedures and manage the safe.
  • Monitor inventory levels and control food costs through effective inventory management practices.
  • Enforce food safety protocols and sanitation procedures to comply with health regulations and company policies.
  • Handle customer inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied with their experience.
  • Run effective shifts by running speed with service, managing labor costs, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with a strong background in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management.
  • Demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience in hospitality or restaurant settings with team leadership responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitation standards a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills for managing staff and engaging with customers effectively.
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Basic math skills for cash handling, inventory counting, and financial reporting.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and have a reliable means to get to and from work at all hours of the day and night.
  • Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays and overnight.

Join us as a Shift Leader where your leadership fuels our success! Bring your passion for food service management, team development, and customer satisfaction to create memorable experiences every day!

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours

Salary : $17 - $19

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