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 General Manager of Faena Wadi Safar, you will orchestrate the pre‑opening and lead the property into a vibrant, enduring rhythm. You will champion an ethos of artistry and community—curating immersive storytelling, rituals, and moments that transform a stay into a memory and guests into lifelong advocates.

At the heart of the community, Faena Hotel Wadi Safar embodies a world where unbound expression meets masterful craft. Here, 130 guestrooms and branded Residences radiate Faena’s bold character in harmony with the land, while residents are invited into a realm of enriching gathering spaces, spa and wellness sanctuaries, signature dining, and a performance theatre presenting shows and artistic collaborations.

What you will create

Pre‑opening mastery

• Build and steer the full pre‑opening journey—from critical paths and OS&E readiness to talent, training, and culture—so opening day feels inevitable and effortless.

A living cultural program

• Shape the hotel as a cultural epicenter—from butler‑led signature service to nightlife, dining, wellness, and residencies—designing experiences that are elegant, sensorial, and deeply human.

A house of community

• Foster collaborations with artists, creators, and Diriyah partners to ground Faena’s world in the spirit of place and Saudi creativity.

Performance with soul

• Hold the dual mandate of artistry and accountability—protecting brand standards while delivering commercial excellence, disciplined cost leadership, and owner trust.

Iconic teams

• Recruit, inspire, and develop a high‑performing leadership cadre with the warmth, precision, and presence that define ultra‑luxury.

Who you are

• A proven General Manager (or equivalent multi‑property leader) from the ultra‑luxury tier, with pre‑opening successes you can name and measure.
• Ideally experienced in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with cultural fluency, stakeholder maturity, and a confident understanding of regulatory and localization priorities.
• An inspiring culture‑builder who leads through story, design, and detail—turning standards into rituals and service into theatre.
• Commercially exacting: strong P&L command, revenue architecture, market positioning, and owner relations.
• A clear, compelling communicator—equally at ease on the floor, in the community, and in the boardroom.
• Arabic a plus; English required.

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