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dersyden · 2025-05-06T02:43:38+00:00

I’m not a Taco Bell hiring manager but I’ve been in a hiring position for a similar place.

If the person phrased the question something like “in my previous jobs I’ve had difficulties with short staffing, unexpected schedule changes, etc…, is there anything you do here to prevent/help with that. You know, specific things that would give me something to respond to.

If you ask if this job is going to suck like your last job I’d 100% answer how they did.

Every transaction in retail is separate. Just because one customer was rude today doesnt mean you treat every customer like they’re rude. Same goes for jobs.

BurntRussian · 2025-05-06T02:43:51+00:00

I don't work at Taco Bell, but I am a hiring manager.

5 years ago, I wouldn't have hired someone who asked me a question like that.

Nowadays, finding people for the job is hard enough. I would still probably judge you for asking it like that, however.

Also keep in mind, they can/will just lie to you, so asking that question probably won't be straight forward.

OctagonTrail · 2025-05-06T02:43:54+00:00

It's generally frowned upon to badmouth previous employers. Regardless of how bad your last job was, it gives the impression that you're going to be a non-stop complainer, which nobody wants to deal with.

I've been a hiring manager in a different field, and that is a huge red flag.

G00dbyeG00dluck · 2025-05-06T02:44:00+00:00

If an applicant asks that, they won't get the job. Of course it sucks, but also for some could be fun. Will hire those who don't ask over those who do. No reason to hire a headache on day 1.

MarshallDyl26 · 2025-05-06T03:22:35+00:00

I mean most managers will just lie cause really who’s going to say “yeah dude you’re fucked, this is gunna be your version of hell” but the way the question is phrased in a way that makes it seem like they’re just negative. I’d just say “it’s a fast food restaurant and a busy one at that. There’s gunna be times when it’s balls to the walls, but we encourage a supportive environment the job may not be a dream job but we got good co workers that make it manageable”

MarkGaboda · 2025-05-06T04:07:15+00:00

In the sub reddit for my locale people will often ask if they should move here. My fave response is always "If you are miserable where you live now you will very likely be just as miserable here". Life is what you make.

SireSweet · 2025-05-06T05:17:33+00:00

I’ve always explained it as: 1. It’s fast food. It can be fast paced. 2. We understand that you’re not going to be fast or accurate right from the start. It’ll take time to develop the skills and knowledge. 3. We pay on time. Some places can’t say this. 4. Every job will have its moments of suck. Even the career jobs. 5. Communication is key. Let us know what’s going on so we can work around your schedule. 6. We try to have a more laid back atmosphere that most other places. Most managers are pretty chill about day to day goings on. It helps counter balance the stress of the job.

I never tried to play up the job to people. Never made promises and always been upfront. It’s not all sunshine and flowers and we know we wished we got paid more for the work involved.

Managers make the experience different. Fast food is fast food. Tacos, burgers, etc. the specifics change but the overall stays the same.

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Monday, May 05, 2025

To all hiring managers of r/TacoBell: If a job applicant asks during an interview "Will Taco Bell be just as miserable to work at like how (their previous fast food employer) was?," How would you respond to that?

To all hiring managers of r/TacoBell: If a job applicant asks during an interview "Will Taco Bell be just as miserable to work at like how (their previous fast food employer) was?," How would you respond to that?

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