Business Analyst (Food and Beverage Ops) - 90409292 - Chicago

Amtrak•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides analytical and reporting support for Food & Beverage Operations by pulling, cleaning, and organizing data from POS, F&B inventory, and BI systems to support executive decision‑making. The Business Analyst works closely with The Food & Beverage Operations Director to respond to ad hoc requests, prepare executive‑level presentation materials, and support operational performance reporting, cost analysis, and inventory optimization efforts. This position plays a critical support role in enabling leadership to focus on interpretation and action by ensuring data is accurate, well‑structured, and clearly packaged for executive-level discussions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Proficiency with Excel -- pivot tables, macros, v-look-ups, etc.
Ability to utilize computer systems
Strong understanding of statistics and databases
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work in situations requiring fast decision-making skills with incomplete information

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 2 year of relevant work experience.
Sharp analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Keen problem-solving and analytical skills
Collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Pull, clean, validate, and organize data from POS systems, inventory management tools, and BI platforms to support Food & Beverage operational analysis and executive reporting.
Prepare leadership‑ready slide decks and supporting datasets that summarize performance trends, cost drivers, and key insights for use in executive‑level discussions.
Support food and beverage cost analysis, vendor, purchasing, and inventory reporting by assembling data, identifying variances, and flagging potential data quality issues for review.
Respond to ad hoc and time‑sensitive analysis and reporting requests by gathering required data, preparing clear summaries, and ensuring consistency and accuracy across outputs.
Support project and initiative work by assisting with data analysis, metric development, and documentation needed to inform go / no‑go decisions, pilots, and operational improvements.