dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If youre inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

As a Managing Director, you are a member of the Board of Directors and report operationally to the VP of Emerging Markets, dnata Catering & Retail, with overall responsibility for Alpha Flight Czech Republic. This includes organisational performance, manpower planning and deployment, performance management, profitability, and the continuous improvement of cost efficiency, productivity, and customer service. You have direct line-management responsibility for the senior leadership team and provide clear guidance, leadership, and direction to all employees, informed by industry insights and catering spanet trends. You ensure full compliance with Head Office policies and applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver business strategies, establish accountability, resolve challenges, and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables employees to perform at their full potential.

This role is based in our Prague office.

In this role, you will

• Develop and deliver short- and long-term business strategy in partnership with the management team and Catering HQ, aligned with Alpha Flight Czech Republic and dnata group objectives.
  
• Translate strategy into operational plans and annual budgets covering manpower, change management, P&L performance, and key initiatives.
  
• Lead and oversee execution of operational and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and service excellence.
  
• Identify organisational, system, and process gaps and implement effective solutions, including local rollout of IT systems with Group support.
  
• Monitor business performance, manage risks, and review the effectiveness of initiatives against company goals and spanet best practice.
  
• Analyse customer and spanet insights to enhance value, products, and services.
  
• Foster a high-performance and safety-driven culture, ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace safety, security, and corporate governance standards.
  
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, authorities, unions, and group stakeholders; act as a key ambassador for the business.
  
• Develop leadership capability through mentoring, clear communication, and credible engagement with employees and the Board.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years’ experience in flight catering or premium hospitality industry of which at least 5 years should have been in a senior management position.
• Good communication skills allowing professional communication in English and Czech.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.

Join our growing team and enjoy a competitive remuneration package. Find out more about working with us in our website www.emirates.com/careers