--- title: 'Hatchery Operator at The Kingfish Company' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hatchery-operator-the-kingfish-company-kats-5swdygg7exgz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Hatchery Operator at The Kingfish Company - **Company:** The Kingfish Company - **Location:** Kats - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kingfish-company/b510dba9-4cf1-40c6-bf35-93e419a99bb9 ## Job description Work Across the Full Hatchery Process At The Kingfish Company, our hatchery is where production begins. As a Hatchery Operator,  you will play a key role in the early life cycle of our Yellowtail Kingfish. You will perform hands-on work across broodstock care, egg handling, live feed production, and juvenile fish rearing. This is a practical and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with living systems, values teamwork, and pays close attention to detail. ## What You’ll Do - Feed and care for broodstock - Perform egg collection and disinfection - Culture live feed (Artemia) - Support larval and juvenile fish production - Carry out grading, movement, and handling of fish - Clean and prepare tanks, rooms, and equipment - Maintain strict hygiene and biosecurity standards - Record production data (egg counts, fish numbers, water parameters) - Observe and report fish health and performance - Assist supervisors with daily hatchery operations ## Who You Are - Affinity with animals, aquaculture, or biology, ot a master or bachelor degree - Hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented - Strong sense of responsibility for hygiene and quality - Team player who supports colleagues - Eager to learn and develop new skills - Able to follow procedures and work under supervision - Basic understanding of English and/or Dutch - Experience not required – motivation is key - Willing to work occasional weekends ## What We Offer - A varied role across the full hatchery process - Hands-on experience in a modern aquaculture facility - Training and development opportunities - Supportive, team-oriented work environment - Stable position in a growing sustainable industry ## About The Kingfish Company The Kingfish Company is a leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture, specializing in premium Yellowtail Kingfish. We focus on innovation, fish welfare, and environmental responsibility. Apply Send your CV and motivation letter to apply for this role. ## About The Kingfish Company ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Kingfish Company is a pioneer in sustainable land-based aquaculture, producing high-quality yellowtail kingfish (Hiramasa) using advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and 100% renewable energy. - **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Oslo: KING) - **Headquarters**: Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Sustainable aquaculture / seafood production - **Target customers**: B2B – top wholesalers, purveyors, and the world’s best chefs across Europe and the US - **Mission or purpose**: “Flavors the future of fish” – protecting the oceans while cherishing pure flavors, combining tradition and innovation for a more sustainable seafood sector. ## Products & Services - **Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa)**: Fresh and sashimi-grade frozen fish, land-raised without antibiotics or vaccines, packed and processed on day of harvest and delivered within 24–48 hours across Europe and the US. Certified by BAP and designated “Green Choice” by the Good Fish Foundation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (recent EUR 21 million private placement completed in June 2026, with Eyrir Invest becoming largest shareholder) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: €35.8 million in FY2025 (+29% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ocean 14 Capital (led post-IPO debt in 2023), Eyrir Invest (largest shareholder after 2026 placement), and a network of top European distributors and Michelin-starred chefs. - **Growth Signals**: - Q1 2026 production volume: 773 tons (+53% YoY); volume sold: 714 tons (+24% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - Improved eFCR to 1.47 (from 1.9 in Q1 2025) - Second site in development in Jonesport, Maine (USA) for the US market [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com) - Headcount: 72 employees (though -8.4% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover advantage** in land-based high-value marine aquaculture in both the EU and US. - **Full-cycle hatchery** and on-site R&D facility, enabling control over entire production process. - **Sustainability credentials**: 100% renewable electricity, no antibiotics/vaccines, BAP certification, and Good Fish Foundation “Green Choice” recognition. - **Proximity to market**: Facility located on the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands, allowing 24–48 hour delivery to European customers. ## Strategic Focus - Increasing farm utilization and production efficiency to drive toward positive EBITDA and operating cash flow. - Redirecting commercial efforts to core European markets where demand for sustainable premium yellowtail is strongest. - Developing the US site in Jonesport, Maine to expand into the North American market. - Strengthening balance sheet through private placements and debt restructuring (EUR 21 million placement in June 2026) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values “Dedication & Excellence,” “Eco-consciousness & Integrity,” and “Fusion & Diversity.” The company strives for “unnecessary good” – a rebel against average quality [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com/career/). - **Work environment**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site) with headquarters in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company). - **Employee rating**: 3.9/5 on employer review platforms (based on 5 reviews), with culture rated 2.4 and career growth 3.4 [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany). - **Notable perks**: Working at the cutting edge of land-based aquaculture technology, contributing directly to a more sustainable food system, and being part of a small but international team (10 countries represented). - **Engineering/R&D focus**: On-site R&D facility and continuous improvement in biological performance and system efficiency. ## Sources 1. [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com) – Company homepage and career page 2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) – LinkedIn company page (includes financial updates, workforce data, reviews) 3. [live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/NL00150001S5-MERK/company-information) – Euronext listing information 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company) – Built In profile (office, culture, perks) ## Other roles at The Kingfish Company - [Project Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/project-engineer-the-kingfish-company-kats-v5gwpe5dz81f) — Kats - [Production System Supervisor](https://feeny.ai/job/production-system-supervisor-the-kingfish-company-kats-tj1de46z2hhz) — Kats - [Intern Engineering & Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/intern-engineering-operations-the-kingfish-company-kats-4r3a0tfvehkj) — Kats - [HBO Intership - Wastewater Treatment Process Optimization in Sustainable Aquaculture](https://feeny.ai/job/hbo-intership-wastewater-treatment-process-optimization-in-sustainable-jqmgsxp2yacn) — Kats - [Stagiair Technische Dienst](https://feeny.ai/job/stagiair-technische-dienst-the-kingfish-company-kats-nj6ttmr7k7sf) — Kats - [Aquaculture R&D Internship](https://feeny.ai/job/aquaculture-r-d-internship-the-kingfish-company-zeeland-paqmxn6j4spy) — Zeeland