Location: Melbourne, VIC (Head Office – Office-Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About Us

We are the Head Office of a growing restaurant group, overseeing operations across multiple restaurant locations.

Our Head Office supports various business functions, including restaurant operations, finance, purchasing, inventory management, reporting and IT systems.

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Junior Data Analyst to join our team and support both our Head Office and restaurant network.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role combining data analysis, business reporting, data visualisation and general IT support.

You will play an important role in transforming raw operational and financial data into transparent, meaningful dashboards and reports that help management understand business performance and make informed decisions.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in the restaurant industry, strong analytical skills, and practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Python and AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. General IT Support – Restaurants & Head Office

- Provide daily first-level IT support to restaurant locations and Head Office staff.

- Support Head Office staff with Microsoft Office applications, email systems, computers and internal business applications.

- Assist with user account setup, software installation, system access and basic IT maintenance.

- Liaise with external IT providers or software vendors to resolve more complex technical issues.

- Document recurring technical problems and identify opportunities to improve IT support processes.

2. Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualisation

- Collect, clean, organise and analyse raw data from restaurant operations and business systems.

- Transform large and complex datasets into clear, visually engaging dashboards, charts and management reports.

- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly and monthly business performance reports.

- Analyse restaurant sales, revenue, food and beverage costs,



inventory movements, purchasing and other operational KPIs.

- Identify unusual trends, data discrepancies and potential opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

- Compare performance across restaurant locations and provide actionable insights to management.

- Use Excel, Python and AI tools to process data, automate repetitive tasks and improve reporting efficiency.

- Present findings in a explicit and practical format that can be easily understood by non-technical management teams.

3. Business Systems & Process Improvement

- Support data accuracy and consistency across POS, inventory, accounting and other business systems.

- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, data collection and administrative processes.

- Develop automated workflows to reduce manual data processing and improve efficiency.

- Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Management teams to understand business requirements.

- Assist with implementing and improving internal reporting tools and business systems.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

- Previous working experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry, with an understanding of restaurant operations and business processes.

- A qualification in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a related discipline.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data cleaning and reporting.

- Practical Python skills for data processing, analysis and automation.

- Experience using AI tools for data analysis, automation, reporting or workflow improvement.

- Ability to transform raw data into meaningful,



easy-to-understand dashboards and visual reports.

- Sound general computer and IT knowledge, including hardware, software, Microsoft Office and basic troubleshooting.

- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to assist both restaurant staff and Head Office employees.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise urgent IT issues and meet reporting deadlines.

- A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach to work.

Highly Regarded

- Previous experience supporting multi-site restaurant operations or restaurant Head Office functions.

- Experience with Power BI, Power Query or other data visualisation tools.

- Knowledge of SQL and database management.

- Experience with restaurant POS, inventory management, purchasing or accounting systems.

- Experience analysing restaurant sales, food costs, labour costs, inventory or other operational performance metrics.

- Previous experience in the FMCG industry.

- Experience creating automated reporting solutions or dashboards.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $55,000 – $70,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

- Full-time, office-based role at our Head Office.

- Exposure to data analytics and IT systems across a multi-location restaurant business.

- Opportunities to apply Excel, Python and AI technologies to real business challenges.

- Direct involvement in management reporting and business performance analysis.

- A collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

How to Apply

If you have restaurant industry experience, enjoy working with data and technology, and are confident supporting both operational teams and management, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume through SEEK.

We welcome applications from motivated junior professionals who are eager to develop their careers in data analytics and business technology.

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