Our Team

Meet the passionate professionals behind Al Salt Hospitality's success, dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences and innovative F&B solutions across the region.

Yacob Safadi

Yacob Safadi

Founder

Yacob Safadi, a pioneer in Erbil's hospitality industry, founded Al Salt Hospitality in 2019 to create exceptional and innovative F&B experiences. With a background in finance and his current role as CFO of a leading tech provider in Kurdistan, Yacob has successfully launched and operated two thriving F&B franchises from Jordan: Buffalo Wings & Rings and Chestnut Restaurant & Pub. Prior to entrepreneurship, he spent eight years at Ernst & Young in Amman after earning a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, combining financial expertise with a passion for hospitality.

Rami Salameh

Rami Salameh

Managing Director

Rami Salameh, with over 15 years in the F&B industry, began his career on the front lines after earning a Bachelor's in Hospitality. He gained experience in Saudi Arabia and Jordan with brands like Al Baik and Buffalo Wings & Rings. As Managing Director of Al Salt Hospitality, Rami leverages his expertise in audit, training, and franchise operations to lead the successful launch and management of Buffalo Wings & Rings and Chestnut Restaurant & Pub in Erbil.

Team Members

Zeydoun Kiwan

Zeydoun Kiwan

Financial controller & Business advisor
Diya Rashid

Diya Rashid

Senior Marketing Manager
Saif Al Shoufy

Saif Al Shoufy

Purchasing Manager
Sara Haji

Sara Haji

HR Manager
George Bo Sanayah

George Bo Sanayah

Operations Manager
Al-Faroq Ryad

Al-Faroq Ryad

Buffalo Wings & Rings General Manager (Dream City)
Bashar Nasrallah

Bashar Nasrallah

Buffalo Wings & Rings General Manager (Empire Pearl)
Salih Shaban

Salih Shaban

General Manager (Future City)
Aland Soran

Aland Soran

Graphic Designer
Renan Al-Sayegh

Renan Al-Sayegh

Senior Designer
Sherko Mohamed

Sherko Mohamed

Marketing Specialist
Tamara Maymoon

Tamara Maymoon

Accountant
Hasan Shamel

Hasan Shamel

Senior Accountant
Rostam Salman

Rostam Salman

HR Recruitment Coordinator
Franciska Waled

Franciska Waled

HR Coordinator
Shadi Barshini

Shadi Barshini

Head Chef (Central Kitchen)
Ali Hasan

Ali Hasan

Purchasing Coordinator
Ali Moukdad

Ali Moukdad

Purchaser
Shireen Hameed

Shireen Hameed

Data Entry Clerk
Rasoul Nader

Rasoul Nader

Driver
Ayoub Raidan

Ayoub Raidan

Warehouse Worker
Wessam Yhia

Wessam Yhia

Storekeeper