Pit Master

The Pit Master oversees grilled food standards across Daikan Hospitality Group outlets, specialising in robata, open-fire, charcoal grills, and Josper ovens. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role ensures consistent food quality, develops grill specials, trains kitchen teams, controls food costs and yields, and maintains fire safety and food hygiene compliance. This is a roaming position requiring a personal car and valid UAE driving licence, with fuel and parking provided for work travel.

Responsibilities:

1. Master robata, charcoal grills, open-fire cooking, and Josper ovens, ensuring consistent quality during service.
2. Develop grill recipes and specials, maintain plating standards, and conduct quality checks across all outlets.
3. Manage meat and seafood preparation, portioning, yields, wastage, and charcoal usage to control costs.
4. Ensure safe grill operations, proper equipment maintenance, and compliance with HACCP, Dubai Municipality, and ADAFSA standards.
5. Train grill teams, assess staff skills, support peak service periods, and travel between branches according to schedule.

Qualifications:

1. Culinary diploma or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
2. Minimum 6 years of kitchen experience, including 3 years as a Grill Chef, Robata Specialist, or Pit Master.
3. Mastery of robata, open-fire, charcoal grilling, and Josper ovens is mandatory. Yakitori, binchotan, smoking, butchery, and meat and seafood handling experience are strong advantages.
4. Valid Dubai Municipality or ADAFSA food safety certificate, with good knowledge of live-fire safety and food hygiene.
5. Valid UAE driving licence and own car are mandatory. Must be physically fit, able to train staff, communicate in English, and work flexible shifts across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.