Hire Japanese Chefs
Worldwide

Specialized recruitment for sushi,
kaiseki, ramen and more.

Why Employers Choose Washoku Agent

Specialized in Japanese culinary talent

Strong network in Japan and overseas

No charge until you hire

Looking for a sushi chef, ramen chef, or executive chef?

Case Study

  • Age : 47
  • Sushi Chef
  • Experiences in working Overseas
  • Executive chef at Michelin starred Sushi restaurant

Career change!

Hong Kong

Executive Chef at Sushi Omakase

  • Age : 29
  • Japanese Cuisine Chef
  • Experiences in working Overseas
  • Experiences with working in start-up modern Japanese restaurants at Overseas

Career change!

Dubai UAE

Start-up new Japanese restaurant

Not sure which role fits your concept?

Chef Categories

We support hiring across a wide range of Japanese culinary roles — from specialist chefs to executive-level leaders.

  • Sushi Chef
  • Kaiseki/Washoku Chef
  • Ramen Chef
  • Teppanyaki Chef
  • Yakitori Chef
  • Pastry/Bakery Chef
  • Izakaya/Robata Chef
  • Executive/HeadChef

Why Work With Us

1. Quality

Carefully screened chefs

All candidates are screened under Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Chef Kawasaki to ensure genuine quality chefs.

2. Flat Rate

Simple pricing

We charge a flat fee, not a salary percentage. Your hiring cost stays simple and predictable.

3. Matching

The right fit matters

We evaluate your team, culture, and environment to ensure the chef truly fits your restaurant.

4. Network

Strong reach in Japan

Our extensive network across Japan helps us source qualified chefs efficiently for your requirements.

5. Consultation

Hiring guidance included

We advise on salary packages and hiring strategy to help you attract the right Japanese chef.

Naoya Kawasaki

Advisor

Advisor, Kawasaki

He is professional Japanese Chef with more than 10 years experience in Japan and then joined Sushi Oribe in Malaysia in 2015 and become Master Chef in 2018.

Sushi Oribe is one of the best and Well-known Omakase restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.

He is appointed as Japanese Food’s Goodwill Ambassador by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan.

Sushi Oribe
https://oribe-sushi.com.my/

Contact Us

You will get these for free once you submit the form:

  1. Consultation 1st time meeting.
  2. *It is covering salary package and Job description advice.
  3. Whitepaper for Japanese restaurant trend.
  4. News letter for hiring tips and market trends.
  5. Quality Chef's profile without contact information.
Contact us

Consultant

Kaoru Obana

Consultant

Moved into Malaysia since 2013, Held position such as Director of Japanese trading company, Operation manager for the Japanese F&B company, General Manager of new store development for the Japanese hair salon.
Joined ‘Washoku Agent’ at March 2020.

Japanese Chef Hiring Experts

Helping restaurants hire Sushi, Kaiseki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, Fusion, French and Pastry chefs directly from Japan.

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