Operations Systems & Analytics Manager

About FirenzeFirenze is a growing Italian fast-casual food company focused on making craveable food the right way. We care deeply about ingredient quality, operational excellence, consistency, and building systems that scale intelligently.Over the past several years, we have built a highly sophisticated operational infrastructure inside custom spreadsheets and operational models that power large parts of the business today, including:Sales forecastingDynamic prep batchingIngredient yield systemsShelf-life modelingThroughput and assembly-line timingCatering production systemsOperational reporting and decision-making toolsWe are looking for someone highly analytical, quantitatively minded, and deeply systems-oriented to help scale and extend this operational infrastructure as the company grows.This is a very math-heavy, spreadsheet-intensive, systems-driven role.The right person will spend a significant amount of time working directly inside Excel and Google Sheets building models, refining logic, improving workflows, organizing operational data, and solving quantitative operational problems.This is not a traditional restaurant manager role.What This Role Actually IsThis role sits at the intersection of:Advanced spreadsheet modelingOperational systems designQuantitative operational analysisWorkflow architectureForecasting and operational mathProcess optimizationInventory and food cost analyticsLabor modelingTiming and throughput analysisRestaurant365 integrationOperational finance and FP&A infrastructureYou should genuinely enjoy:SpreadsheetsStructured thinkingQuantitative problem-solvingBuilding systemsOrganizing complexityOperational logicProcess optimizationModeling real-world operations mathematicallyWhat You'll Work OnAdvanced Spreadsheet Systems + Operational ModelingExtend and improve sophisticated spreadsheet-based operational systems already used throughout the businessBuild and refine forecasting models tied to projected sales and operational demandImprove prep batching systems tied to yields, shelf life, and production timingBuild scalable operational logic across multiple unitsDevelop increasingly sophisticated operational reporting infrastructureOrganize large operational datasets into usable decision-making systemsThis role will involve extensive daily work inside:ExcelGoogle SheetsOperational modelsReporting systemsStructured operational dataQuantitative Operations + Process OptimizationAnalyze operational workflows and identify inefficiencies mathematicallyBuild systems that improve throughput, consistency, labor efficiency, and prep accuracyModel operational timing and production flowImprove forecasting accuracy using operational and historical sales dataTranslate real-world operational problems into scalable systems and workflowsExamples of problems this role may work on:How prep batching should change based on forecasted demandModeling food throughput during peak periodsLabor optimization by hour/daypartShelf-life driven production planningMulti-unit operational consistency systemsForecast variance analysisFood cost variance trackingProduction timing optimizationReporting + Analytics InfrastructureBuild and maintain operational reporting around:LaborFood costInventoryThroughputPrep efficiencyCatering operationsProfitabilityMulti-unit performanceHelp leadership identify operational trends and inefficiencies through data analysisBuild reporting systems that scale as the company growsSystems + Restaurant365 IntegrationHelp connect Restaurant365 with custom operational spreadsheets and reporting systemsImprove operational visibility across inventory, purchasing, prep, labor, and accountingStructure operational and financial data into scalable reporting frameworksOperations Finance + FP&A DevelopmentSupport operational P&L reporting and financial visibilityBuild labor modeling and operational cost analysis toolsHelp develop long-term operational finance and FP&A infrastructure as Firenze scales into a multi-unit businessIdeal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:Loves spreadsheets, systems, modeling, and structured problem-solvingIs highly quantitative and analytically rigorousNaturally thinks in workflows, systems, timing, logic, and optimizationIs extremely comfortable navigating and extending complex spreadsheet systemsEnjoys operational math and quantitative decision-makingCan break down messy operational problems into scalable systemsIs highly detail-oriented and organizedLearns quickly and adapts fastWants meaningful ownership and responsibilityThis role is likely a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in:FP&AOperational financeConsultingInvestment bankingBusiness analyticsSupply chain analyticsIndustrial engineeringAdvanced operational modelingHigh-level spreadsheet-based operations workRestaurant experience is helpful but not required if analytical and systems capabilities are exceptionally strong.What Success Looks LikeCleaner and more scalable operational systemsMore accurate forecasting and prep planningBetter operational visibility and reportingLower food waste and tighter inventory controlBetter labor efficiencyFaster and more consistent operational executionStronger operational decision-making through analyticsReplicable systems that scale across multiple locationsCompensation$80,000-$90,000 base salary.Health, dental, vision included.Performance-based bonus tied to operational impact and systems developmentSignificant long-term growth opportunity as the company scalesNo equity component.Growth OpportunityAs Firenze grows, this role has the potential to evolve into broader leadership across:Operational analyticsSystems infrastructureMulti-unit operational strategyOperations finance / FP&ABusiness intelligence and reportingLocationChicago-based required.

Created: 2026-05-17