Food and Beverage Analyst

Description

HOSPITALITY STARTS HERE

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG is passionate about redefining the hospitality industry through exceptional care for our cherished guests.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Food and Beverage Analyst to join our Home Office team. The Food and Beverage Analyst will report to the Controller and to the Director of Financial Operations.

As an ambassador of The Indigo Road, you’ll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality, be a servant leader and authentically love what you do!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Analyze sales trends and opportunities including costs of goods and services.
• Tracking positive or negative trends that need to be addressed
• Creating labor reports to identify positive or negative trends
• Collaboration with accounting team 
• Generate reports on financial performance
• Identify areas for cost reduction
• Recommend product pricing strategies
• Examine and communicate business forecasts and budgets
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate concerns 
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• In depth understanding of food and beverage costs across various concepts like Italian, Steakhouse, Sushi.
• Ability to read profit and loss statements more in depth and achieve a better understanding.
• Learn how budgets are created in restaurants based on concept type.
• Learn how to effectively communicate variances in financials and best approach for correction. 
• Understand how restaurant software benefits cost controls and best practices.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with data analysis tools like Excel 
• Familiarity with the food and beverage industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in financial modeling
• Experience with QuickBooks and online restaurant software (i.e Margin Edge, Restaurant 365)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills 
• At least 2 years of experience in data analysis
• Strong knowledge of financial and statistical analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Well versed in creating reports for upper management 
• Ability to travel to locations that may need assistance managing costs – 30% Travel required
• Flexible to work nights and weekends when necessary, based on business and staffing needs.

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay + PTO: Competitive base + Performance based bonus (paid out quarterly) + PTO after 90 days
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele-med, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
• Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
• Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
• Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!
• Hospitality School Loan Program: A zero-interest hospitality school loan program to help you attend college classes in the hospitality industry
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts while dining in and / or spending the night across 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotel collection
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: 4 weeks PTO

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.