Job Description

Overview:
The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners.
As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement.
Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing data-driven insights and analytical support to maximize Food & Beverage revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency across restaurants, bars, banquets, and catering operations.
The role transforms raw data into actionable insights by analyzing sales mix, menu performance, pricing, cost of goods, labor productivity, and guest behavior. The analyst partners closely with F&B leadership, Finance, Operations, and Revenue teams to support strategic decision-making through regular and ad-hoc analysis.
This role heavily utilizes Python, SQL, Excel, and Power BI to automate reporting, build dashboards, identify trends, and forecast future performance.
SCOPE
Provides analytical and reporting support to single property, cluster, or Portfolio-level Food & Beverage operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food & Beverage Performance & Strategy

• Conducts detailed analysis to maximize F&B revenue, contribution margin, and profitability.
• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly F&B performance across outlets (restaurants, bars, banquets, catering).
• Evaluates menu engineering metrics (sales mix, margins, popularity, contribution).
• Supports pricing strategy, promotions, and product mix optimization.
• Assists with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for F&B outlets.
• Monitors cost of goods sold (COGS), labor efficiency, and operational KPIs.
• Identifies trends, demand patterns, seasonality, and performance gaps.
• Supports special events, promotions, and seasonal menu launches with data insights.

Analytics, Reporting & Systems

• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Extracts, transforms, and analyzes data using SQL from POS, Opera, and financial systems.
• Uses Python for advanced analytics, automation, forecasting models, and data cleansing.
• Builds advanced Excel models for scenario analysis, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Works closely with F&B leaders, Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Translates complex data into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Acts as a trusted analytics partner supporting operational and strategic decisions.

Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Hospitality, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 1+ years' experience in Food & Beverage analytics, hospitality analytics, revenue analysis, or financial analysis preferred.
• Hospitality or multi-outlet F&B experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, financial modeling).
• Power BI (dashboard development, DAX, data modeling).
• SQL (data extraction, joins, performance queries).
• Python (data analysis, automation, forecasting, visualization).
• Strong understanding of POS, financial, and inventory systems
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, P&L, and operational KPIs.
• Strong commercial mindset with focus on profitability and efficiency.
• Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities from large datasets.
• Clear and concise communication of insights and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence decisions using data-backed insights.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Managing Execution

• Driving for Results - Focuses on measurable impact and continuous improvement.
• Planning & Organizing - Prioritizes tasks and manages multiple analytical projects effectively.

Building Relationships

• Builds trust and credibility with F&B leaders and operational teams.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.

Learning & Expertise

• Demonstrates strong business acumen and curiosity.
• Continuously develops technical and analytical skills.
• Applies analytics best practices to improve business outcomes.

Skills Required