Deputy Unit Manager M/W

Publicado el 21/1/2026

Labor

To support the group's growth in Africa, we are looking for a Deputy Unit Manager to work in one of our inflight subsidiaries in Africa. The goal is to have an induction plan for a few months in Europe into our 4.0 units, then take up a position of responsibility in Africa and drive the group's growth.

Assume all the tasks related to the management of the inflight unit (monitoring of operations, financial management, customer relations, team animation) under the supervision of the Unit Manager.

Guarantee the level of quality of the services Newrest provides to its customers and ensure the respect of Newrest's commitments to its customers Optimize Financial goals, with the assistance of the Unit Manager Implement the group's strategy to achieve turnover growth in line with development of set objectives Steer the continuous improvement process of the unit Identify activities with no added value that must be eliminated, carry out audits on work methods and procedure, detect problems, outline the most problematic, and encourage the implementation of corrective actions Ensure the quality of relationships with all authorities, service providers, internal and external contacts of the unit Ensure that production, organization, verification of figures and forecasts, run smoothly Be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the unit and ensure all repairs are effectively and efficiently carried out Optimize human resources management and maintain productivity ratios in line with group standards Maintain a good social climate and ensure to respect the agreements as well as the regulations in force Ensure the application of the group procedures and standards (sales, operations, finance, purchase, QHSE...)

Perfil

An operational profile with 5 years' experience minimum, in Inflight catering sector preferably.

Proven skills in: Finance, Cost Management, QHSE and HR Commercial awareness Charisma and leadership leading local teams Hands on personality English fluent, the use of a second language is appreciated (French or Spanish) Excellent computers skills (Office Suite)

Final locations to be determined 

ABOUT NEWREST :

Specialist in out-of-home catering in 53 countries, and the only player to intervene in all sectors of catering and related services, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.

Our 60,000 committed and talented employees do what is necessary to offer consumers balanced, diversified and tasty meals while scrupulously respecting hygiene and food safety standards.