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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.

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.

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

• 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.