Performance Operations Analyst (Trainee)

Location: Barcelona(Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Level: Internship (800eur/month)

About theRest

At theRest, we help restaurants grow sustainably in the world of food delivery. We combine consulting, data, and technology to solve real operational problems and create measurable impact for our customers.

Our Business Performance team is responsible for building the analytical backbone that powers our consulting work. We turn operational data into structured tools, models, and decision frameworks that allow our consultants to deliver better results, faster.

We are looking for a Performance Operations Analyst (Trainee) to strengthen this capability.

About the Role

This is a highly operational and analytical role focused on execution.

You will work closely with the Business Performance & Data team, supporting consultants by building and maintaining the analytical infrastructure that powers our work: datasets, models, calculators, dashboards, and structured analysis frameworks.

In addition, you will help run part of the internal operations of theRest, executing recurring operational processes across data, service operations, people, and finance, ensuring internal systems and workflows run smoothly.

Your work will directly impact how consultants analyze restaurant performance, negotiate with aggregators, optimize pricing, and improve profitability. You will not manage clients directly, but instead help build the analytical and operational foundation that enables consultants to perform at a higher level.

Your Responsibilities

This role involves executing recurring operational and analytical tasks that support both client work and internal operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining datasets, analytical tools, and reporting systems (models, calculators, dashboards).

• Supporting consultants with spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis, and operational tasks used in client projects.

• Supporting service operations by building, improving, and standardizing internal processes and workflows.

• Supporting people operations, including hiring processes, onboarding logistics, and internal coordination.

• Assisting with finance operations, such as invoice drafts, payment tracking, and basic reconciliations.

• Preparing structured slides, reports, and internal documentation to support internal and client-facing work.

What We’re Looking For

Core Profile

• 0–2 years of experience (internships count).

• Extremely strong in Excel / Google Sheets.

• Comfortable building models from scratch.

• Highly analytical and structured.

• Detail-oriented and rigorous.

• Comfortable working with large datasets.

• Strong logical thinking.

• Fluent in Spanish & English.

Technical Requirements

You should be comfortable with:

• Advanced formulas ( INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, logical functions and more..)

• Pivot tables

• Structured model building

• Cleaning inconsistent datasets

• Building slides from analysis

Mindset

• Data-oriented and efficiency-focused.

• Curious and eager to learn.

• Comfortable working with AI tools to enhance productivity.

• Fast learner with high ownership.

• Enjoys solving operational problems with numbers.

Why This Role Is Special

• You will directly improve how consultants operate.

• Your models will be used in real negotiations and strategic decisions.

• You will build practical, high-impact tools.

• Clear path toward Strategy, Operations, Performance, or Data roles.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: Employees have the freedom to manage their own time, with a focus on meeting deliverables. Standard working hours are approximately 9:30 to 18:30.

• Short Fridays: We finish at 13:30 every Friday.

• Hybrid Work Model: Employees are required to work from the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

• Summer Perk: Work from home during the entire month of August.

• WFA (Work From Abroad): Up to 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere in the world.

• Office Locations: Modern office spaces located in the center of Madrid and Barcelona.

• Wellhub: Access to their platform and discounts on memberships, including gyms, yoga, wellness apps, nutrition, and mental-health services.

• Cabify Company: Access to Cabify Business, providing employees with preferential discounts on trips made through the platform.

• Company Growth: As our company continues to grow, additional perks and benefits will be introduced.