Food Industry & FoodTech Recruitment Agency
Licorne Society helps food companies and FoodTech startups across France attract the talent reinventing the way we eat, from R&D to supply chain. Our agency works across the whole sector, with large groups as well as fast-growing scale-ups.
5/5 · 206 Google reviews More than 90 food companies and FoodTech startups have trusted us with their hiring.
Testimonials
They trusted Licorne Society with their food & FoodTech hiring
We worked together on the confidential hire of a Head of Accounting who needed to start very quickly. Even though other firms were working on the same search, this agency grasped what was at stake and listened carefully to our needs, putting forward candidates who matched both the expected profile and the technical and software skills required.
We entrusted Licorne with 2 key hires (both newly created roles). Great support, from defining the role to the candidates put forward. Adaptable, attentive and full of ideas. And great to work with: a pleasure to talk to every time.
We were looking for an experienced operations manager to run an urban fulfilment hub in the FoodTech space. The role required strong management experience and an understanding of last-mile delivery and e-commerce challenges. Several candidates 100% aligned with our needs were put forward in a very short time, with a very good grasp of the soft skills we were after and of the business challenges of the role.
Our typical food industry & FoodTech profiles
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R&D / Product Innovation Director
- Expertise in formulation, product development and food science
- Able to innovate while managing regulatory constraints
- Experience taking products from R&D to industrialisation
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Supply Chain / Operations Manager
- Command of the sector's supply chains (cold chain, traceability)
- Able to optimise cost, quality and lead times on perishable products
- Experience in sourcing and responsible procurement
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Head of Growth / Sales (FoodTech)
- Sales track record in B2C and/or retail
- Command of acquisition levers and omnichannel selling
- Able to build a strong brand and raise its profile
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COO / Head of Operations
- Runs operations, from production to distribution
- Structures and scales fast-growing teams
- Command of the industrial and supply chain constraints of the sector
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CFO / Finance Director
- Financial management and management control on tight margins and perishable products
- Expertise in cost cutting and production cost optimisation
- Knowledge of the sector's financial specifics (raw materials, industrialisation)
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Marketing Manager
- Builds and rolls out a strong food brand
- Command of acquisition levers and omnichannel distribution (retail, DNVB)
- Leads product go-to-market, from launch to the shop floor
Our food industry & FoodTech recruitment expert
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André Farah
- COO and co-founder of Licorne Society.
- Specialist in building product, operations and supply teams in food brands, food manufacturers and FoodTech startups.
- Specialist in scaling organisations, from startups and scale-ups to established groups.
Recruiting in food & FoodTech: product, impact and operations
Food and FoodTech companies are looking for experts at the crossroads of product, industry and impact 🚀
Caught between production requirements, consumer expectations and sustainability imperatives, the sector struggles to hire these hybrid skills.
What we do
introduce you to the people who develop your product ranges, run your operations and grow your brands, from the R&D lab to the shop floor.
The functions we cover: Product Managers & food R&D, Quality & Regulatory Managers, Supply & Operations Managers, Acquisition & growth, Sales & retail, up to leadership roles such as Plant Director or Managing Director.
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From Paris to the sector's major industrial hubs, in France and internationally, we draw on our network of more than 50,000 professionals to find rare skills and introduce you to the best candidates on the job market. Whether it is a new role or a replacement, we turn every need into a lasting hire.
A 3.0 recruitment agency specialising in the food industry and FoodTech
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A food industry and FoodTech talent community
Licorne Society has more than 4,500 active job seekers registered on its platform.
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Deep expertise in food and FoodTech roles
For every role, our team identifies, approaches and screens the right talent across the ecosystem.
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Unique sourcing technology
Built entirely around your sector and your target profiles, combining artificial intelligence and automation.
How we recruit in the food industry
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Scoping your needs
We (really) take the time to understand.
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Targeted sourcing
We quickly tap into our network of more than 50,000 professionals, and approach directly the candidates who are not in it yet.
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Screening the best candidates
We take the time to call every relevant candidate to understand their background and aspirations.
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Shortlist within a few days
You receive a list of qualified candidates who are available and interested.
Why trust Licorne Society with your food & FoodTech hiring?
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Understanding the chain, from product to plate
From R&D to go-to-market, we grasp your product, quality and operations constraints so we can screen talent who know the realities of the sector.
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Hybrid profiles across product, impact and operations
FoodTech needs talent who are at ease with product innovation, industrial constraints and sustainability commitments. We know how to identify and assess that versatility.
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Fast response on key hires
New roles, launches, acceleration: we match your pace to deliver qualified shortlists within the timeframes your growth demands.
Food industry recruitment: frequently asked questions
01 What is a recruitment agency specialising in the food industry?
What is a recruitment agency specialising in the food industry?
It is an agency that understands the specific features of the food sector: R&D and formulation, quality and regulatory affairs, cold chain logistics, industrialisation, go-to-market and retail. This specialisation lets us assess every candidate against the realities of the sector, from lab to plate, rather than on their CV alone.
02 Which roles do you recruit for in food and FoodTech?
Which roles do you recruit for in food and FoodTech?
We work on the functions that keep your brands alive: Product Managers & food R&D, Quality & Regulatory Managers, Supply Chain & Operations Managers, R&D / Innovation Directors, Heads of Growth, Sales & retail. From the lab to the shop floor, for individual contributor and leadership roles alike.
03 How long does it take to hire someone in the food industry?
How long does it take to hire someone in the food industry?
You can usually expect a few days to receive a first shortlist of qualified, available candidates, then two to four weeks to complete interviews and hiring, depending on your decision process. For the hybrid, hard-to-find skills the sector needs, headhunting remains essential.
04 Do you work with traditional food manufacturers or only with startups?
Do you work with traditional food manufacturers or only with startups?
Both. We support established food manufacturers and brands as well as FoodTech startups and scale-ups. Our expertise covers structuring product, operations and supply functions, whatever the company's stage of maturity.
Our specialities
A specialist recruiter for every need
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We recruit across the major French tech and digital ecosystems, and support your growth across Europe.