CEO at Confidential F&B Brand

Squad Placements; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pioneering F&B company is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to launch their new subsidiary in Marbella. This role involves steering operations across Iberia and North Africa, leading a lean team, and strategically guiding investments in emerging culinary ventures. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in scaling premium start-ups, strong networking skills in the food industry, and a hands-on leadership approach.

Servicios

Green-field opportunity to shape company culture

Direct line to the Holding CEO

Travel opportunities across Spain, Portugal, Morocco

Formación

• 8-15 years in scaling premium F&B or culinary start-ups.
• Fluent in English & Spanish; additional languages valued.
• Proven track record of revenue generation in tight timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Launch & lead the Marbella branch with full P&L control.
• Identify, vet, and manage minority investments in F&B start-ups.
• Cultivate high-level networks across Spain’s food industry.

Conocimientos

Scalability in F&B

Leadership

Negotiation

Networking in Food Industry

Strategic Planning

Descripción del empleo

Chief Executive Officer – Culinary & F&B Ventures

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,currentnetwork 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 CVanda one-page pitch titled“Growing an F&B Brand in Spain, EU & Beyond”to quoting job ref. CL102