About us | Talentchef

Over 8 years creating experiences and growing with our clients

F&B Concepts

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Food & Beverage Concepts created

Gastronomic architecture

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BOH & FOH spaces designed

Activation

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Recipes created and developed

Branding

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International Brands Created

F&B Marketing

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Published articles in the media

Talent Acquisition

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Filled F&B vacancies

Our Philosophy

We create stories, design operational strategies, and generate success.

We Think Big

We put our experience, talent, and dedication into every project, achieving unique and distinctive solutions.

We are passionate about what we do

We are fully committed to each project, dedicating our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion.

We set no limits

There is no more powerful tool than creativity to overcome any obstacle we may encounter.

Our Story

2016

OUR BEGINNING

After more than 20+ years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry with companies such as Meliá and Pierre Vacance, Antonio de Juan decided it was the right time to take his professional career to the next level. He identified a unique opportunity in the market for specialized F&B talent.

With this clear vision and alongside his partner Paola Pino, he embarked on a new project. On July 28, 2016, Talentchef was born as an innovative consultancy, focused on the search and selection of executive profiles within the Food & Beverage industry.

2017

FROM A DREAM TO REALITY

What began as an idea in Antonio de Juan’s living room, soon took shape with the successful completion of four recruitment processes in the company’s first month of operation.

Driven by this initial success Talentchef opened its first office at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona, Spain where our headquarters is still located today.

This modest beginning marked the start of our remarkable journey, characterized by a continuous pursuit of excellence in the F&B sector.

2018

BEYOND TALENT ACQUISITION

Although we started as a talent recruitment agency, our clients soon began requesting support in other areas, such as creating corporate manuals and developing F&B concepts.

Our first major project outside the realm of talent was developing operational and standards manuals for Meliá Hotels International.

This milestone marked a turning point for Talentchef: it solidified our reputation as a talent consultancy, opened new opportunities for us to offer comprehensive F&B solutions, and allowed us to grow by expanding our team.

2019

A NEW MILESTONE

The investment fund The Blackstone Group, through its subsidiary HIP, trusted Talentchef with an ambitious project: participating in the gastronomic conceptualization of several hotels operated by Barceló Group in the Canary Islands.

This new and significant challenge reaffirmed our ability to tackle large-scale and complex projects and marked a key moment in Talentchef’s history.

We continued evolving from a talent recruitment consultancy to a comprehensive strategic partner in the hospitality industry.

2020

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

After several years as culinary consultants and observing that opportunities in Spain were limited due to the pandemic, we decided to expand our horizons to the international market, focusing on the Caribbean and Latin America.

In this region, we successfully collaborated with Hard Rock Hotels International. This partnership allowed us to become one of the leading creators of culinary concepts and responsible for the rebranding of Food & Beverage brands for the prestigious hotel chain.

2021

NEW INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

The significant increase in projects following our international expansion led us to expand our headquarters in Estepona, adding departments for Food & Beverage, Technical & Kitchen Design Projects, and Graphic Design.

That same year, Iberostar Caribe selected us for the creation of operational manuals and the development of F&B concepts for several of their hotels in the region.

Additionally, Marriott International chose us as one of their official providers for the creation of “Concept in a Box” on a global scale, making us the only European provider in this category.

2022

GROWTH AND CONSOLIDATION

The growth and positive reception of Talentchef in Mexico allowed us to open a new office in Cancún. This expansion symbolized both our geographic growth and our consolidation in the competitive international Food & Beverage market.

Our expansion into Latin America and the continuous increase in our team reflected our commitment and effort to become a global leader in the creation and management of F&B concepts.

2023

INNOVATION AND RECOGNITION

In 2023, we expanded our services to include Food & Beverage Communications, addressing the growing needs of the market. This new area allows us to offer a comprehensive approach to our projects, covering everything from concept creation and technical-kitchen design implementation to strategic communication.

That same year, we were chosen by Marriott International to lead the F&B project for their first Ritz-Carlton All-Inclusive Hotel in the world, which will be built in Mexico.

We ended the year by opening a new office in Madrid, strengthening our presence in the European market and enhancing our ability to serve a growing and diverse clientele.

2024

BREAKING LIMITS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

We started the year with the strong appointment of Luis Galore as CEO. With a distinguished reputation in the industry, Luis brings a strategic vision and experience that enhance our capabilities and expand our growth opportunities.

This year is also notable for the addition of new and prestigious clients such as St. Regis and Hyatt to our portfolio.

The arrival of our CEO, the continued growth of our team and services, and the expansion of our client base position us better than ever to tackle challenges and seize the opportunities that the future holds.