CEO at Confidential F&B Brand

Posted 14 hours 19 minutes ago by Squad Placements

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Andalucía, Spain
Job Description

Chief Executive Officer - Culinary & F&B Ventures

Location: Marbella, Spain

Salary: €110-130 K gross / year

Start Date: Q4 2025


A privately held F&B company within a private holding is launching a new Spanish subsidiary in Marbella focused on innovative food & beverage ventures. We're seeking a forward-thinking CEO with a true startup spirit to open the office, steer operations across Spain, Portugal, Morocco & beyond, and spearhead strategic investments in emerging culinary start-ups.


What You'll Do


  • Launch & lead the Marbella branch with full P&L control.
  • Build and mentor a lean team (3-4 people) serving two sister companies under the holding.
  • Identify, vet and oversee minority investments in F&B start-ups; provide strategic guidance to founders and report results to the Holding CEO.
  • Act as the public face of the brand, cultivating high-level networks across Spain's food industry and beyond.
  • Drive market expansion in Iberia & North Africa while aligning with broader EU growth goals.
  • Deliver KPIs, budgets and growth strategy directly to the Holding CEO-quick decisions, zero bureaucracy.


Candidate Profile


  • 8-15 years scaling premium F&B, food-tech or culinary start-ups (not legacy corporates).
  • Millennial or Gen X mindset-fast, agile, innovative.
  • Deep, current network in Spain's food industry; connections EU or internationally are highly valued.
  • Proven record of turning ideas into revenue on tight timelines.
  • Fluent English & Spanish; additional languages a plus.
  • Already Marbella-based or willing to relocate at own cost.
  • Hands-on leader who can pitch investors at 10 AM and negotiate with suppliers at noon.


On Offer


  • €110,000-€130,000 gross per annum.
  • Green-field opportunity to shape culture, product roadmap and investment portfolio from day one.
  • Direct line to the Holding CEO-fast decisions, no red tape.
  • Regional travel (Spain, Portugal, Morocco) + occasional EU strategy meetings.


Confidential search: shortlisted candidates will sign an NDA before receiving full company details.


Ready to redefine the future of food?


Send your CV and a one-page pitch titled "Growing an F&B Brand in Spain, EU & Beyond" to quoting job ref. CL102