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Hana Group

Pan-Asian prepared meals for retailers

Food Quality and Food Safety Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
$25k
Mid
Bachelor's
Lisbon, Portugal
In Person
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics

About the job

Requirements
  • A higher-education qualification in a relevant area, such as Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, or equivalent.
  • Experience in food safety, preferably in the restaurant industry.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, food legislation, and food safety standards.
  • Analytical ability, critical judgment, and problem-solving ability.
  • Autonomy and proactivity in solving problems.
  • Clear and assertive communication.
  • User-level computer skills.
  • A driver's license and availability to travel.
  • Knowledge of English.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with good hygiene and traceability practices.
  • Implement and maintain quality management and food safety systems, including HACCP.
  • Conduct internal audits and support customer or certification audits.
  • Develop and implement internal work procedures to ensure compliance with the HACCP Plan, and keep documentation such as technical data sheets up to date.
  • Ensure compliance with national and European food safety legislation.
  • Manage and follow up on non-conformities and corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Promote internal training and awareness of good practices.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and respond to customer feedback to improve quality.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and products.
Desired Qualifications
  • A trainer's certificate (CCP).

About the company

Hana Group provides ready-to-eat Pan-Asian meals in stores through shop-in-shop kiosks. Its offerings include fresh sushi, wok dishes, and poké bowls prepared by live show-cooking chefs inside retail spaces. The company sets itself apart with a multi-brand portfolio (Sushi Gourmet, Mai Sushi, Genji, Poké Lé Lé) and a retailer-focused, in-store kiosk model supported by central kitchens and strategic partnerships. Its goal is to make restaurant-quality, fresh Pan-Asian meals easily available in grocery and wholesale settings worldwide, growing through organic expansion and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Levallois-Perret, France

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • EU approved the One Rock deal on June 15, 2026, removing antitrust uncertainty.
  • The platform's 5,800 points of sale gives immediate cross-border expansion leverage.
  • Luke Jensen's chairmanship supports disciplined execution during the 2026 integration period.

What critics are saying

  • One Rock closed the Hana-Eat Happy combination on July 27, 2026, forcing integration risk.
  • Retailers can replace Hana kiosks with private-label sushi, crushing margins quickly.
  • Any food-safety incident in one supermarket chain could trigger catastrophic contract losses.

What makes Hana Group unique

  • 2026 combination with Eat Happy created 5,800 points of sale across 14 countries.
  • Hana Group pairs supermarket kiosks with live show-cooking, a hard-to-copy retail experience.
  • Its branded network spans Sushi Gourmet, Genji, Mai Sushi, and Poké Lé Lé.

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Benefits

  • Commuter Benefits
  • Profit Sharing
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Permira
Aug 7th, 2023
Hana Group appoints Luke Jensen as Executive Chairman

Hana Group (“the Group”), a leading global provider of freshly prepared “on the go” sushi and pan-Asian cuisines, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Jensen as Executive Chairman of the Supervisory Board.