Pit Master – Grilling Specialist

About the role

The Pit Master oversees grilled food standards across Daikan Hospitality Group outlets, specializing in robata, open‑fire, charcoal grills, and Josper ovens. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role involves travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi locations with a personal car.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum 6 years kitchen experience, including 3 years as a Grill Chef, Robata Specialist, or Pit Master.
• Valid Dubai Municipality or ADAFSA food safety certificate.
• Valid UAE driving licence and own car.
• Physically fit, able to train staff, communicate in English, and work flexible shifts across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Required skills

• Robata grilling
• Charcoal grilling
• Open‑fire cooking
• Josper oven operation
• Yakitori preparation
• Binchotan handling
• Smoking techniques
• Butchery and meat/seafood handling