Specialized recruitment for sushi,
kaiseki, ramen and more.
Washoku Agent is a specialized Japanese chef recruitment agency trusted by restaurants worldwide.
Specialized in Japanese culinary talent
Strong network in Japan and overseas
No charge until you hire
Career change!
Hong Kong
Executive Chef at Sushi Omakase
Career change!
Dubai UAE
Start-up new Japanese restaurant
Here are just three examples of the Japanese chefs for hire in our database, from junior to executive level.
7 years as a kaiseki chef at NADAMAN (Japan), 5 years as a sushi chef at SUSHI DEN (New York), then sushi head chef roles at ZUMA (Dubai) and HIDE YAMAMOTO (Singapore).
Sous-chef and head chef at a Japanese restaurant in Australia, with multiple awards. Skills range from traditional washoku to sushi and French-fusion cuisine.
11 years in kaiseki and kappo cuisine in Japan, fine dining in Dubai, then launched a Novikov Group fine-dining restaurant in Russia.
We support hiring across a wide range of Japanese culinary roles — from specialist chefs to executive-level leaders.
Carefully screened chefs
All candidates are screened under Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Chef Kawasaki to ensure genuine quality chefs.
Simple pricing
We charge a flat fee, not a salary percentage. Your hiring cost stays simple and predictable.
The right fit matters
We evaluate your team, culture, and environment to ensure the chef truly fits your restaurant.
Strong reach in Japan
Our extensive network across Japan helps us source qualified chefs efficiently for your requirements.
Hiring guidance included
We advise on salary packages and hiring strategy to help you attract the right Japanese chef.
Naoya Kawasaki
Advisor
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/
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.
Working with a specialized Japanese chef recruitment agency is the fastest route. Washoku Agent maintains a database of Japanese chefs in Japan and overseas, screened under Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Chef Kawasaki.
We use a simple flat rate (from USD 4,000), with no charge until you hire — the chef’s salary doesn’t affect your fee.
Yes. We place Japanese chefs across 26 countries and advise on salary packages and visa requirements throughout the hiring process.
Sushi, kaiseki, ramen, teppanyaki, fusion, French and pastry — from junior chefs to executive head chefs.
