Executive Chef

Company description

About Faena

Faena creates cultural epicenters—living stages where art, design, and warm, attentive hospitality convene to craft a feast for the senses. We are a cultural embassy that invites guests to seek the extraordinary, shaping worlds that feel profoundly personal, welcoming, and alive.

“At Wadi Safar, we are shaping a new world where art, architecture, and nature live in harmony. Guided by a shared respect for culture and craft, this collaboration with Diriyah Company reflects our belief that beauty can elevate everyday life and inspire a new way of living.”
— Alan Faena

Job description

The role

As executive chef, you will be the master storyteller of Faena Wadi Safar’s culinary universe. Your kitchen will be a stage, your team the performers, and each plate a narrative—bringing together flavor, design, and culture to create immersive, unforgettable moments.

You will lead all culinary operations—from signature restaurants to private dining, wellness-focused offerings, and experiential events—ensuring that every dish, concept, and presentation embodies Faena’s artistry, warmth, and attention to detail.

What you will create

• Culinary worlds of wonder
  Curate dining experiences that are elegant, inventive, and deeply human—where taste, technique, and presentation work in harmony with the architecture and atmosphere of each space.
• Pre-opening as creation
  Lead the pre-opening journey of the kitchens and culinary venues—setting standards, commissioning tools, recruiting talent, and instilling rituals that make the opening feel inevitable and effortless.
• Artistry in service
  Transform kitchen operations into a rhythm of collaboration and precision—where execution is flawless, yet creativity and expression remain at the heart of every service.
• Teams of mastery
  Recruit, inspire, and develop a high-performing culinary leadership team—cultivating skill, pride, curiosity, and a shared commitment to Faena’s ethos.
• Performance with soul
  Balance artistry with commercial accountability—managing costs, maintaining quality, and building trust with ownership while ensuring the culinary vision remains uncompromised.
• Connection to place
  Incorporate Saudi ingredients, culture, and storytelling into menus and experiences—celebrating local heritage while engaging global culinary perspectives.

Qualifications

Who you are

• A senior culinary leader from the luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality tier.
• Experienced in pre-opening kitchens and multi-venue culinary operations.
• A creative visionary who blends operational precision with artistry and storytelling.
• Deeply curious, culturally fluent, and inspired by Saudi ingredients, culture, and hospitality.
• Skilled in team leadership, mentorship, and talent development, particularly within the context of Saudi National hiring and Saudization initiatives.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Additional information

What’s in it for you

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture.