QHSE Manager

About the role

Newrest is seeking a QHSE Manager to lead quality, hygiene, safety, security and environment initiatives for its Mozambique operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and internal standards across catering activities.

Key responsibilities

• Define QHSE targets and respond to tender sections related to quality, hygiene, safety, security and environment.
• Build and manage the QHSE budget and support customer and regulatory audits.
• Develop training programmes for food safety and certifications, and implement ISO standards for certification.
• Monitor QHSE KPIs, control processes and procedures, and raise staff awareness of legal and client requirements.
• Lead internal and external prevention plans, conduct incident investigations and communicate findings.
• Perform internal audits, analyse root causes of non‑conformities and define corrective actions.
• Serve as the main liaison with authorities and local administrations on QHSE matters.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Food Science or Food Safety.
• At least five years of quality assurance experience in catering or the food industry.
• Proven knowledge of ISO 22000, HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Experience with global quality management and change management.
• Well‑organized, rigorous, adaptable to local constraints and team‑oriented.
• Fluent in English and/or Portuguese.

Required skills

• ISO 22000
• HACCP
• Food safety regulations
• Global quality management
• Change management