Executive Sous Chef
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About the Role
Faena Wadi Safar is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead all culinary operations and drive departmental excellence. The role requires 8+ years of hospitality experience with at least 3 years at Director level in Culinary, pre-opening experience in a luxury hotel, and strong leadership skills.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead all Culinary operations and drive departmental excellence
- Develop and manage the departmental team, budget, and operational SOPs
- Ensure delivery of FAENA luxury service standards
- Partner with the GM and Executive Committee on hotel wide strategy
- Manage compliance with Saudi regulations and FAENA brand standards
- Lead pre opening setup and team development for the department
- Build cross departmental collaboration for seamless guest experiences
- Monitor KPIs, guest feedback, and operational performance metrics
- Develop and execute talent development and succession planning programs
- Represent the department in Executive Committee meetings
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years in hospitality with at least 3 years at Director level in Culinary
- Pre opening experience in a luxury hotel is strongly preferred
- Relevant degree or professional qualification
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is a significant advantage
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Strong leadership and strategic management capabilities
- Deep operational expertise in culinary field
- Financial management and budget control skills
- Excellent communicator and business partner
- Passion for luxury hospitality and FAENA brand ethos
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Company Description
- Faena creates cultural epicenters—living stages where art, design, and warm, attentive hospitality convene.
- We are a Cultural Embassy that invites guests to seek the extraordinary.
Job Description
- Lead all Culinary operations and drive departmental excellence.
- Develop and manage the departmental team, budget, and operational SOPs.
- Ensure delivery of FAENA luxury service standards.
- Partner with the GM and Executive Committee on hotel wide strategy.
- Manage compliance with Saudi regulations and FAENA brand standards.
- Lead pre opening setup and team development for the department.
- Build cross departmental collaboration for seamless guest experiences.
- Monitor KPIs, guest feedback, and operational performance metrics.
- Develop and execute talent development and succession planning programs.
- Represent the department in Executive Committee meetings.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in hospitality with at least 3 years at Director level in Culinary.
- Pre opening experience in a luxury hotel is strongly preferred.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification.
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is a significant advantage.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
SKILLS
- Strong leadership and strategic management capabilities.
- Deep operational expertise in the relevant field.
- Financial management and budget control skills.
- Excellent communicator and business partner.
- Passion for luxury hospitality and the FAENA brand ethos.
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.
- The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture.
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