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Hana Group

Pan-Asian prepared meals for retailers

Kitchen Assistant

Full-Time
€12.30/hr+ Primes + 50% public transport reimbursement + Profit sharing
Entry
Caluire-et-Cuire, France
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience as a cook in a brasserie or another type of restaurant is accepted.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene rules, particularly HACCP standards, is required.
  • A first experience in sushi or wok cooking is an advantage but is not required; training is available for beginners.
  • The candidate must demonstrate commercial awareness and team spirit.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure production runs smoothly according to Sushi Gourmet, Sushi Market, and Izakaya standards.
  • Prepare the full range of products, including sushi, maki, California rolls, and spring rolls.
  • Master all recipes.
  • Set up refrigerators and preparations.
  • Follow HACCP rules.
  • Check product use-by dates in the display and refrigerator every day.
  • Maintain the entire stand through cleaning and restocking.
  • Organize and store stock.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in sushi or wok cooking.

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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Simplify's Take

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.