POS IT Solutions Analyst
Culinary Agents
Job Details
STARR Restaurants is a leader in the restaurant industry with a proven commitment to excellence including James Beard awards, Michelin Stars, and some of the top-rated concepts in their respective markets. Driven by a luminary’s vision and defined by our world-class culinary stars, whose distinct tastes offer each guest an experience that is at once spirited and sophisticated. Like a restaurant kitchen during dinner service, things move fast around here – and we like it that way.
We are looking for a POS IT Solutions Analyst based in the Philadelphia or New York market to join our growing restaurant technology team. This is an ideal role for a motivated IT professional with 2-4 years of experience who's ready to take ownership of critical restaurant technology infrastructure across our multi-location portfolio. You'll be the go-to expert for our Toast POS ecosystem, ensuring seamless operations across all properties while supporting our continued expansion.
What You'll Do
POS System Excellence
- Serve as an administrator for Toast POS systems across multiple restaurant locations, with a focus on Multi-Location Management (MLM) configurations
- Troubleshoot and resolve POS issues quickly to minimize operational disruption
- Configure and optimize Toast POS features, including menu management, payment processing, reporting, and third-party integrations
- Maintain system documentation and create user guides for restaurant teams
New Restaurant & Conversion Support
- Lead POS installations for new restaurant openings, ensuring smooth launches
- Manage system conversions and upgrades with minimal downtime
- Travel to various locations for hands-on support during critical implementations
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to meet project timelines
Training & Partnership
- Conduct engaging training sessions for restaurant staff at all levels
- Build strong relationships with restaurant managers to understand their technology needs
- Provide responsive support that matches the pace of restaurant operations
- Create and maintain training materials tailored to different user groups
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience with POS systems, ideally in a restaurant or hospitality environment
- Strong working knowledge of Toast POS platform, particularly in multi-location environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently
- Experience training non-technical users on technology systems
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Essential Qualities
- Professional Polish: You present yourself well and can interface confidently with everyone from line cooks to executive leadership
- Restaurant-Ready Flexibility: You understand that restaurants operate beyond standard business hours – you're available for evening, weekend, and holiday support when needed
- Problem-Solver Mindset: You thrive on finding solutions quickly and can think on your feet
- Growth-Oriented: You're eager to expand your skills and grow with our company
- Travel-Ready: Willing and able to travel regionally (approximately 25-30%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Toast POS certification or advanced training
- Experience with restaurant management systems and integrations (labor management, inventory, online ordering)
- Familiarity with network administration and basic infrastructure
- Understanding of PCI compliance and payment processing
This is more than a typical IT role – it's an opportunity to directly impact the success of our restaurants. You'll work with cutting-edge restaurant technology, have significant autonomy in your role, and see the immediate results of your efforts. We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same