Data Analyst

Table 26 Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Table 26 Group in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a qualified Data Analyst to turn business data into practical insights that support operational performance across our café and restaurant outlets. You will gather, organise and analyse data from POS, inventory and purchasing systems, identify trends and present findings to management.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, at least one year of experience, and proficiency in Excel, SQL and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau).

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Data Science, IT, Statistics, Mathematics or related field is compulsory.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience as a Data Analyst or in a related analytical role.
• Experience gathering, cleaning, analysing and interpreting business data.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL, and experience with a reporting or visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to explain findings clearly to colleagues without a technical background.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather, consolidate and clean data from POS, inventory, purchasing and other business systems.
• Check data for accuracy, completeness and consistency, investigating discrepancies with relevant staff.
• Analyse sales trends, food costs, wastage and customer purchasing patterns.
• Compare outlet performance and identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and visualisations to communicate KPIs.
• Analyse product performance and profitability to support menu, pricing and purchasing decisions.
• Prepare demand forecasts using historical data and seasonal trends to support stock and resource planning.
• Present findings and practical recommendations to management.
• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and improve data collection processes.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, analytical methods and reporting procedures, and handle business information securely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication of findings

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics / IT / Statistics or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About us

Table 26 Group is expanding its café and restaurant franchise operations. We are seeking a qualified Data Analyst to turn business data into practical insights that support operational performance and informed decisions across our outlets.

About the role

You will gather, organise and analyse data from our café and restaurant operations, identifying trends and presenting findings to management. You will work with outlet managers and the management team to improve data quality and support business planning.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Gather, consolidate and clean data from point-of-sale, inventory, purchasing and other business systems.
• Check data for accuracy, completeness and consistency, investigating discrepancies with relevant staff.
• Analyse sales trends, food costs, wastage and customer purchasing patterns.
• Compare outlet performance and identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and visualisations to communicate key performance indicators.
• Analyse product performance and profitability to support menu, pricing and purchasing decisions.
• Prepare demand forecasts using historical data and seasonal trends to support stock and resource planning.
• Present findings and practical recommendations to management.
• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and improve data collection processes.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, analytical methods and reporting procedures, and handle business information securely.

Essential qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics or a closely related field is compulsory.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience as a Data Analyst or in a closely related analytical role.
• Experience gathering, cleaning, analysing and interpreting business data.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL, and experience with a reporting or visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to explain findings clearly to colleagues without a technical background.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage reporting deadlines.

Experience analysing hospitality, retail or multi-site business data, and familiarity with Python or R, will be highly regarded.

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation