Executive Chef

AccorHotel

Diriyah Gate, , Saudi Arabia permanent

Posted: February 2, 2026

Quick Summary

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading the culinary team at Wadi Safar, a cultural epicenter in Diriyah Gate, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be expected to create a unique dining experience that showcases the best of Saudi cuisine and hospitality. The role requires a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.

Job 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

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.

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.

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

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