Hated My Job, Even Cried at Night - Crew Member Taco Bell Employee Review

1.0
Oct 25, 2017
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

It was a pay check.

Cons

Terrible Staffing (always understaffed) - It would often be just me and a manager to close the store. I was often asked to stay and close when I was not scheduled to close. Uncaring Management - One night my district manager was expecting a visit from the corporate office. That day, my mom got sick and had to go to the ER, but wouldn't go if I didn't go with her. I called my Boss and asked if I could go with my mom and her only response was "When are you coming into work?" Shocked and utterly hurt, I went into work with a very heavy heart. My mom didn't go to the ER and corporate NEVER EVEN CAME. No breaks - sometimes I didn't eat all during full 7-8hr shift Minimum wage, with no promotions or pay-raises. Aside from two or three personal friendships I gained from working there, the management team didn't seem to care at all. I was a top tier, positive survey winning crew member who operated in multiple positions (i.e. Line chief, front cashier, drive thru) and I was only offered a pay-raise/ promotion when I put in my two-week notice. (I quite anyway) I worked every single day, most times until 4 or 5am. The terrible timing plus the lack of staffing stressed me out and threw my life completely out of wack. I worked hard for next to nothing. If I had not quite, they would have continued to use me with no benefits or incentives on my end.

Explore other reviews about Taco Bell

5.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

I'm a hard worker with 37 years on and off for 37 years

Cons

I'm not a fan of late night

4.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- Fast-paced environment; always something to do - Good workplace culture

Cons

- Upper management had a tendency to micromanage based on stats without ever coming to the store to understand the situation

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All