IT Helpdesk Analyst

YUM; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Habit Burger Grill in Irvine, CA is seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join a hybrid support team. The role supports our restaurant technology stack from the Irvine Support Center, handling tickets via phone, email, and in person, and escalating issues as needed.

Ideal candidates have prior customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting, with 6 months of Service Desk experience or relevant training. Weekend work is required due to near 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or retail customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with helpdesk or service desk support is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to restaurant locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to support requests via phone, online ticket management system, email, MS Teams, and in person as needed.
• Consult with service desk team members to resolve issues.
• Initiate service orders to dispatch technicians to resolve technology or facility issues.
• Troubleshoot basic issues related to restaurant technology (i.e., connectivity issues, software upgrades, etc.).
• Complete password reset requests.
• Assist stores with questions related to restaurant technology and applications.
• Resolve known issues using the knowledge base.

Skills

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Ticketing system

MS Teams

Job description

Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion

IT Helpdesk Analyst

The Habit Burger Grill

Hybrid

• Based in our Irvine, CA Support Center and reporting to the Manager of our Helpdesk. This person will support
• The Habit Burger's entire technology stack via phone, email, through our ticket management system, and in
• person. This is an IT Position in a fast-paced, rapidly growing restaurant chain. The Service Desk Analyst is
• expected to provide excellent customer service while troubleshooting technical issues. This position requires a
• highly detail-oriented person capable of staying calm under pressure and walking less technical individuals
• through troubleshooting steps. The ideal candidate has previous customer service experience in either a
• restaurant or retail environment and has either 6 months of Service Desk support experience or entry-level
• technical training and certifications. Our Service Desk is operated almost 24 hours per day, 7 days a week -
• weekend work will be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Respond to support requests via phone, online ticket management system, email, MS Teams, and in
• person as needed.
• Consult with service desk team members to resolve issues
• Initiate service orders to dispatch technicians to resolve technology or facility issues
• Troubleshoot basic issues related to restaurant technology (i.e., connectivity issues, software upgrades,
• etc.)

• Complete password reset requests

• Assist stores with questions related to restaurant technology and applications
• Resolve previously identified (known) issues utilizing the knowledge base

DAY-TO-DAY SUPPORT

• Document ALL communication and troubleshooting steps and close or elevate tickets as needed via the
• Communicate with various vendors for warranty and other troubleshooting requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Service Desk Team Leaders

FIELD SUPPORT

• May be required to visit the Restaurant location for onsite troubleshooting and hardware/software
• installation or replacement.
• May participate in New Restaurant Opening technology installation (multi-state).

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Restaurant or Retail customer service history preferred.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Some travel may be required to visit restaurant locations including out of state.

COMPENSATION

• $22.88 - $26.00 per hour + bonus eligibility. This is the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in
• determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
• At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means
• seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is
• proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all
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• committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special
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