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.
“My name is Jose Jaime, I am the Tacala Area Coach for Uvalde and Laredo, Texas. Joining the Tacala family has had an extraordinary impact on my life, and has improved my professional career to a level I never thought was possible. Tacala has taught me to serve with compassion and kindness, and I’ve experienced the impact a “Here to Serve” attitude can have on others. I am enamored with how Tacala cares and supports their employees by providing scholarship opportunities for their team members to continue their education, pursue their life’s passions, and achieve their goals. Being part of the Tacala family has been and continues to be an amazing experience, and I encourage anyone to join the Tacala family and start a career with us.”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Dorito Loco Tacos
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? “Is it getting Chili in here?!”
“My name is Tabs DuVall, and I joined the Tacala team in 2017. I am a Market Training Leader, and I lead our North Leander location in Leander, Texas. Tacala truly cares for their employees and makes it feel like a family. Join our team and become a part of our Tacala family!”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Crunchy Chicken Taco
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? “Sauce Boss!”
“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!
“Hi! I’m Jeremiah McDaniel. I joined the Tacala family in 2013 as a Shift Leader, and now I am a Restaurant Leader in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. My job gives me an opportunity to lead by example, be a motivating mentor, and make a positive impact on my team and our customers.
Favorite Taco Bell menu item: Crunchy Taco Supreme!
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? “Sauce is the SAUCE!”
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.
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.
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.
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