Culture

Here to Serve

We take great pride in serving our employees by giving them tools to help them achieve their goals, and providing them with recognition along the way. Education is an important component of this initiative. We offer leadership and business training through Tacala Leadership University (TLU), company funded GED certification and the opportunity to apply for college and vocational school scholarships.

Tacomonials

“Hi! I’m Jake Berkley, and I’m POS Tech for the Tennessee Region. I have been with Tacala for 3 years, and I am truly proud to be a part of this company! Tacala has a goal driven work environment with many opportunities for growth, and we are making positive impacts in our communities. Apply to be a part of the Tacala team and join a company that really cares!”

Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Chicken Quesadilla!

If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say: Let’s Taco Bout It!

“My name is Cassandra England, and I joined the Tacala family 10 years ago as a drive-thru cashier. I love my job as a Market Training Leader, because I get to pay it forward by coaching team members from the Tennessee Market and helping them grow into successful leaders. Tacala has been there for me every step of the way, and now I have the opportunity to do the same for our future leaders.”

My favorite Taco Bell menu item: Chicken Quesadilla

If I could design a sauce packet, what would it say? I’m the Taco Warrior!

“Hey! I’m Trey Dillard, but everyone calls me Freddy. I’m currently a Market Training Leader in Childersburg, Alabama. I love being a part of the Tacala Team because Tacala believes in me. They believe in all of their people! I started my taco career in 2016 as a Team Member, and because I was surrounded by great leaders who believed in me and wanted to see me grow, I was able to learn the business and work my way up. Tacala is committed to helping me achieve my goals, and that’s why I am certain I will achieve my goal of becoming an Area Coach!”

Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Soft Tacos

If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? Mild? More like Wild!

Lacie Jones joined the Tacala family in 2018 as a Team Trainer, and she quickly worked her way up to Restaurant Leader and Market Training Leader in Columbiana, Alabama. In her first year as a Restaurant Leader, she was a North Star Winner and earned her spot in Taco Bell Corporate’s Golden Bell Top 100 in 2020 and 2021. She currently serves as a Field Training Coach in Alabama, her next goal is to become a Tacala Area Coach.

What is your favorite Taco Bell menu item: Rolled Chicken Tacos

If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? Keep Smiling Sunshine!

Tacala Leadership University

Tacala Leadership University (TLU) offers classes for Shift Leaders, Restaurant Leaders, and Area Coaches teaching them leadership skills, team building and the importance of serving others. Leaders and Coaches also have the opportunity to learn communication, customer service and business skills. TLU is one of the many ways we invest in our teams and set them up for success.

Recognition

Our recognition culture is designed to reward excellence and encourage our teams and leaders to perform their best, strive to advance their career and consistently deliver positive results. Rewards and recognition come in many forms including bonuses, shout outs, fun events, trophies, pizza parties, company paid vacations and more.

Team Tacala Scholarships

In 2014, Tacala initiated the Team Tacala Scholarship fund to provide team members who were graduating High School or enrolled in college with access to scholarship support removing a financial barrier to post-secondary education. Funded by the company as well as proceeds from the Team Tacala Scholarships Golf Experience, Team Tacala Charities has awarded over 450 scholarships.

We are proud to support and encourage the future thinkers, doers and leaders of our country.

Click here to visit our careers page to apply
and find out more details first hand!