Brand Chef Dodo Pizza

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