Full-Time

Project Manager

Product Development

Posted on 2/4/2025

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

10,001+ employees

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired cuisine

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$96k - $112.9kAnnually

+ Bonus + Benefits

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Irvine, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy

You match the following Taco Bell's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BA/BS or higher required; Science degree preferred in either Food science, Culinary, Chemistry or related education is required
  • 3-5+ years work experience in food product development for restaurant and/or manufacturer
  • Must be a creative innovator with a strong knowledge and passion for food
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Team player who has strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as work efficiently and adapt to styles of a wide range of peers and partners
  • Solutions-orientated developer who can manage a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and pivot as needed to meet deadlines
  • Ability to inspire, engage, develop with a cross functional team
Responsibilities
  • Inspire, create, and develop trend-setting food products all the way from prototype to being fully commercialized. Ensure they meet our consumer, operations, and financial needs
  • Participate in Product Development team working sessions, sharing, collaborating and building on ideas and prototypes
  • Collaborate with brand marketing, and consumer insights peers to bring new to the world big innovation
  • Partner with PD, Commercialization, QA & Food Safety to maintain quality and safety standards, and are thoroughly tested to confirm
  • Create & oversee project timelines and problem solve when required to ensure programs hit deadlines
  • Proactively identify the needs, design, execution and support of showings, development sessions, product evaluations, competitive analysis, and special events
  • Manage multiple suppliers and vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and next steps
  • Deliver presentations with a high degree of competence in a clear concise manner both written and verbally in front of large audiences

Taco Bell specializes in Mexican-inspired fast food, offering a variety of items such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. The company operates mainly in the United States but has expanded globally through a franchise model. Its menu features unique and limited-time offerings, like the Cravings Value Menu and Nacho Fries, which attract customers and encourage repeat visits. Taco Bell's business model combines company-owned and franchised locations, allowing for rapid expansion with lower capital costs. Revenue is generated primarily from food and beverage sales, along with franchise fees and royalties. As part of Yum! Brands Inc., Taco Bell benefits from shared resources and market insights. The company's goal is to provide quick, flavorful meals to a diverse clientele while promoting youth empowerment through the Taco Bell Foundation.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$13.7M

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Live Más Café concept aligns with the trend of beverage-centric fast-food offerings.
  • Collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch enhances the appeal of new menu items.
  • International expansion efforts increase global market share, as seen in Buckinghamshire.

What critics are saying

  • Entry into the chicken nugget market faces competition from McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.
  • Live Más Café may not appeal to traditional Taco Bell customers.
  • Closure of Brookhaven location suggests challenges in maintaining market presence.

What makes Taco Bell unique

  • Taco Bell offers a unique menu with Mexican-inspired fast-food items.
  • The brand is known for innovative limited-time offerings like Nacho Fries.
  • Taco Bell's franchise model supports rapid expansion with minimal capital expenditure.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Onsite Childcare

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Comprehensive Medical & Dental

Gym Membership