Hire Japanese Chefs
Worldwide
Specialized recruitment for sushi,
kaiseki, ramen and more.
200+
Placements
26
Countries
8
Languages
Washoku Agent is a specialized Japanese chef recruitment agency trusted by restaurants worldwide.
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
Example Chefs from Our Database
Here are just three examples of the Japanese chefs for hire in our database, from junior to executive level.
Sushi Head Chef — 30s
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).
Washoku Executive Chef — 30s, fluent English
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.
Fine Dining Executive Chef — 20s
11 years in kaiseki and kappo cuisine in Japan, fine dining in Dubai, then launched a Novikov Group fine-dining restaurant in Russia.
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:
- Consultation 1st time meeting. *It is covering salary package and Job description advice.
- Quality Chef's profile without contact information.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a Japanese chef for hire?
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.
What does a chef agency charge?
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.
Can you recruit a chef in Japan and relocate them to my country?
Yes. We place Japanese chefs across 26 countries and advise on salary packages and visa requirements throughout the hiring process.
What chef roles do you cover?
Sushi, kaiseki, ramen, teppanyaki, fusion, French and pastry — from junior chefs to executive head chefs.
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