Menu & Costing Analyst

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami’s upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

DREAM IT
MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic-related challenges, and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts including AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River (opened June 2024), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include NOORA and Claudie (scheduled for fall 2024), AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove (2025), and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (2026).

BUILD IT
RDG’s distinguished brand portfolio and exclusive membership program aim to create a network of venues and experiences that offer a unique lifestyle to guests and members in Florida. Our goal is to establish RDG as a leader in the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

GROW IT
RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Summary:

The Menu & Costing Analyst ensures accurate recipe costing, menu profitability, and variance analysis. This role collaborates with F&B, chefs, finance, and purchasing teams to optimize food costs and streamline reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recipe Management: Update and standardize recipes.
• Technology Integration: Ensure accuracy of interactions between Toast and R365; maintain recipe data.
• Invoice & Discrepancy Review: Identify and resolve invoicing and purchasing errors.
• Reporting: Generate sales mix reports, monitor AvT performance, and ad hoc analyses.
• Meetings & Collaboration: Participate in menu engineering & variance calls, red flag reviews, and commissary discussions.

Requirements/Qualifications:

If you have a strong background in menu management, are detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude and a passion for the food and beverage industry.

• Experience: 2+ years in restaurant finance, F&B cost analysis, or menu engineering.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in spreadsheet, and inventory management software (Meez, R365, or similar).
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze cost variances, track COGS trends, and improve profitability through data insights.

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• General office assignments-(typing), which lends itself to repetitive motion.
• Sitting in a stationary position for several hours within the day.

Work well under pressure