Brand Chef Dodo Pizza
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We are Dodo Brands - create and develop technological fast food brands through franchising. We have two major projects: Dodo Pizza, Drinkit coffee shops - over 1300 locations and more than 35,000 employees in 25 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
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Overview
- We are Dodo Brands - create and develop technological fast food brands through franchising.
- We have two major projects: Dodo Pizza, Drinkit coffee shops - over 1300 locations and more than 35,000 employees in 25 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
- We’re not just launching pizzas.
- Technology goes through every process: we have digitalysed every process and made our business smart, so we can grow quickly while maintaining high quality.
- We have already launched 10+ pizzerias in Dubai and we’re just getting started.
- We need to enhance the taste experience for our guests and offer the most exciting menu options while maintaining efficient and well-structured internal processes in supply and production.
- We’re looking for an R&D-manager/Kitchen master/Menu developer to join our team with Brand Chef/New Product Development Manager and procurement expertise.
- This role combines the skills of a food technologist and researcher — someone who understands taste and food, production, logistics, commercial matters, the consumer market, and procurement — all driven by a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- ***Vacancy suggests a hybrid format with direct accommodation in Dubai.**
- Required skills:
- Degree in food production or a related field;
- At least 4 years of experience in the restaurant industry;
- Understanding of how the foodservice market operates;
- Strong communication skills, including conducting negotiations with partners and suppliers;
- Experience in menu development, including the creation of technical and technological cards (recipes/spec sheets), unit cost calculation, food pairing, and analysis of food consumption trends across different markets;
- English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher;
- Previous experience in an R&D team at a similar company or in opening a café or restaurant - would be a strong advantage.
- Day-to-day tasks:
- Create and develop new products, including pizza, bakery, snacks, desserts and beverages, as well as compound ingredients;
- Collaborate with suppliers — provide technical specifications, drive improvements and organize innovation days;
- Prepare and conduct culinary presentations;
- Systematically check customer experience and work with feedback on ingredients from both - customers and franchise partners;
- Organize cross-functional work with purchasing, logistics, marketing teams and pizza makers - improve processes, share expertise.
Conditions
- Trusting and engaging corporate culture where individuals make decisions and take responsibility, solving challenging tasks;
- Competitive salary;
- Opportunities for professional development within the company;
- Comprehensive support for all processes (work visa for the employee, health insurance);
- Necessary equipment for work;
- Paid training, including courses, conferences, meet-ups and relevant literature.
- Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED28,000.00 per month
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai Marina
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