A food and beverage analyst examines food samples and service records to understand the demand, appeal, and cost of preparing and serving meals for an establishment. Your duties in this career include tasting food, estimating the number of servings from recipes, deciphering unit cost of preparation, menu engineering, and reviewing financial reports. You are also in charge of forecasting customer traffic by studying reservation lists and attendance history, investigating complaints regarding the quality of ingredients, and planning menus. Your responsibilities also include checking inventory and ordering and stocking supplies. As a food and beverage analyst, you can work in restaurants, cafeterias, and other food establishments.