Restaurant Cost Analyst

ARKA GRILL COMPANY LLC; Pompano Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

ARKA Restaurant Group is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Restaurant Cost Analyst to support five locations. This hybrid role combines financial analysis with inventory and cost-control responsibilities, collaborating with culinary and operations leadership to optimize food costs and profitability.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, P&L experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. Prior restaurant, hospitality, or cost-control experience is preferred, with a proactive, analytical

Qualifications

• Degree completed or in progress in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.
• Experience reviewing or working with Profit & Loss statements.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & Cost Control: monitor and analyze inventory results across five locations; review counts, usage, costs, waste, and variances; identify discrepancies and investigate causes.
• Inventory & Restaurant Systems: build and maintain inventory systems; ensure recipes and POS items are costed; update ingredient costs.
• P&L & Financial Analysis: assist with monthly P&Ls; analyze sales, costs, labor, expenses and financial metrics; identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Reporting & Analysis: prepare recurring reports; identify trends; support development of improved reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

English and Spanish fluency

Communication with leadership

Independent work style

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Hospitality Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Part-Time Restaurant Cost AnalystArka Restaurant GroupLocation: Hybrid – Coconut Creek, FLCompensation: $26.00–$29.00 per hourEmployment Type: Part-TimeSchedule: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Coconut Creek office, with flexibility for remaining work hoursAbout the RoleArka Restaurant Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Part-Time Restaurant Cost Analyst to support the financial and operational performance of our five restaurant locations.This hybrid position is ideal for someone with a background in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, or Restaurant Operations who enjoys working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, and turning financial data into actionable insights.The Restaurant Cost Analyst will work closely with our culinary and operations leadership to analyze inventory, food costs, waste, recipes, purchasing, and financial results. This role will also assist with monthly Profit & Loss reporting and help ensure our inventory, costing, and reporting systems remain accurate and up to date.This is not simply a data-entry position. We are looking for someone who can look at a number, recognize when something does not make sense, and dig into the details to determine why.Key ResponsibilitiesInventory & Cost ControlMonitor and analyze inventory results across five restaurant locations.Review inventory counts, product usage, food costs, waste, and variances.Identify discrepancies and investigate the causes behind inventory variances.Analyze food and product costs to identify opportunities for improvement.Partner with culinary and operations leadership on purchasing, portioning, recipes, waste control, and overall cost management.Establish and maintain accurate ingredient and product costs.Track waste and identify trends or areas requiring operational attention.Assist with improving inventory and cost-control processes across all locations.Inventory & Restaurant SystemsHelp build, maintain, and improve inventory management systems.Maintain accurate ingredient lists, recipes, yields, and costs.Ensure recipes and POS items are properly connected and accurately costed.Update pricing and cost information as ingredient costs change.Support accurate reporting between restaurant operational and financial systems.P&L & Financial AnalysisAssist with the preparation and finalization of monthly P&Ls for five restaurant locations.Review P&L reports for accuracy and identify unusual variances or discrepancies.Analyze sales, food costs, labor, expenses, and other key financial metrics.Review Excel formulas, calculations, and reports for accuracy.Maintain financial spreadsheets and recurring analytical reports.Compare actual results against expected or budgeted performance.Identify opportunities to improve profitability at each location.Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management.Reporting & AnalysisPrepare and maintain recurring inventory and cost-control reports.Identify trends across restaurant locations.Provide leadership with clear and actionable observations.Assist with developing improved reporting systems and processes as the organization grows.Support special financial and operational analysis projects as needed.QualificationsDegree completed or in progress in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.Strong analytical and mathematical skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.Experience reviewing or working with Profit & Loss statements.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.Comfortable working with large amounts of numerical and financial data.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow projects through completion.Ability to communicate findings effectively to operational leadership.Fluency in both English and Spanish required.Restaurant, hospitality, inventory, accounting, cost-control, or financial-analysis experience strongly preferred.Who We’re Looking ForYou are naturally curious and enjoy asking: “Why doesn’t this number match?” More importantly, you are willing to keep digging until you find the answer.The right candidate is analytical, organized, proactive, and comfortable moving between spreadsheets and restaurant operations. You understand that numbers tell a story and enjoy figuring out what operational factors are driving financial results.You will have the opportunity to work directly with restaurant leadership, analyze real business performance, and help implement changes that can directly improve profitability.What You’ll GainThis position provides hands-on exposure to:Multi-location restaurant financial analysisInventory and food-cost managementP&L analysisCost accountingExcel-based financial reportingRecipe and menu costingPOS and inventory systemsWaste and variance analysisRestaurant operations and profitabilityAbout Kaluz RestaurantKaluz Restaurant is part of ARKA Restaurant Group, a South Florida restaurant organization committed to exceptional hospitality, quality food, and memorable guest experiences. We believe outstanding service begins with knowledgeable employees, strong teamwork, consistency, and pride in the details.About Kaluz RestaurantKaluz Restaurant is part of ARKA Restaurant Group, a South Florida restaurant organization committed to exceptional hospitality, quality food, and memorable guest experiences. We believe outstanding service begins with knowledgeable employees, strong teamwork, consistency, and pride in the details.Equal Employment OpportunityARKA Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.Qualified applicants and employees may request reasonable accommodation during the application process or while performing the essential functions of the position.