Restaurant Systems Analyst – Programmer

Red Lobster

Restaurant Systems Analyst maintaining Red Lobster’s POS, recipe, and online menu systems. Supporting restaurant operations, culinary costing, financial reporting, and delivery-platform menus from Orlando.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in POS and MES database management, including recipe creation and menu content maintenance, while effectively collaborating with culinary teams and IT to enhance operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for managing financial reporting and supporting marketing initiatives.

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POS ManagementSQL Database ExperienceRecipe CostingFinancial Margin ReportingInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Database ManagementRecipe CreationMenu Content MaintenanceProgrammingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

DASH Point of Sale SystemOnline Ordering PlatformsThird-Party Delivery Systems

Industry Keywords

Restaurant OperationsFinancial ReportingInventory ManagementMarketing InitiativesOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain POS, MES, and Menu Systems databases, including recipe creation, units of measure, and menu content maintenance
Program and maintain the DASH Point of Sale system
Plan, manage, and execute system setup for marketing and beverage initiatives, promotions, tests, and menu changes
Program menu items, supporting screens, controls, screen placement, and functionality
Align with restaurant operations to ensure POS setup is operationally friendly
Implement and audit price changes
Create and maintain electronic recipes for menu items
Build recipes used for weekly financial margin reporting and monthly waste reporting
Support the culinary team with recipe costing for new menu items
Set up new ingredients with accurate yields and units of measure
Maintain menu content for online ordering platforms and third-party delivery partners
Update online menu offerings, prices, copy, photographs, nutrition, and calorie information
Improve visual presentation and simplification of online menus
Track current and upcoming menu initiatives
Initiate software solutions with IT to improve processes
Work with the IT Help Desk to resolve restaurant support tickets and requests
Report to the Senior Manager, Operations Systems and support the Operations Services Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years in finance, analysis, inventory management, or IT systems analysis/programming
Enterprise-level POS management experience
SQL and Oracle DB experience preferred
Restaurant operations experience a plus
Analytical with a strong focus on problem solving
Exceptional attention to detail
Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
Self-starter with excellent follow-through skills
Strong customer service attitude
Ability to work weekends if necessary
2- or 4-year degree in Finance, IT, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work remotely on Fridays