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Director of Culinary & F&B Company Ventures

Location: Marbella, Spain

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: Q4 2025

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 Director 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

• Minimum of 5 years scaling premium F&B, food-tech or culinary start-ups (not legacy corporates) in a Director or C-level role.
• 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

• Competitive salary for the right candidate.
• 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 to hello@squadplacements.com quoting job ref. CL102