和食エージェント【Washoku Agent】料理人の海外転職・採用のパートナー

Elevate Your Menu & Operations

Hire Japanese Chefs
for&
Menus, Training &
Short-
Term Needs

From short-term chef placements to bespoke menu creation and specialized training, Washoku Agent delivers unparalleled Japanese culinary expertise, tailored to your international needs.
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Struggling to launch or
improve your Japanese
food offerings?

Opening a new restaurant but can’t find a reliable Japanese head chef?
Want to train your local kitchen team in authentic techniques?
Need professional help to create new Japanese dishes or adapt them for your market?
Not ready to hire a full-time chef, but need expert support now?
What We Offer

Flexible, Professional Chef Support—Only When You Need It

1

Short-Term Chef Assignment

On-site support for restaurant launch, kitchen setup, staff training (1–12 weeks)

2

Recipe Development & Supervision

Tailor-made menu creation, adaptation to local preferences, detailed documentation

3

Training Programs

Share your details In-person or remote coaching for your kitchen team (techniques, plating, hygiene)

Trusted by Global Partners in Various Scenarios

Dubai

1-month short-term chef for a new fine-dining Japanese restaurant launch

Paris

Vegan-friendly Japanese lunchbox recipes created for a local deli chain

Ho Chi Minh City

One-week staff training at a Japanese izakaya to improve quality and consistency

Dubai

1-month short-term chef for a new fine-dining Japanese restaurant launch

Paris

Vegan-friendly Japanese lunchbox recipes created for a local deli chain

Ho Chi Minh City

One-week staff training at a Japanese izakaya to improve quality and consistency

Elite Chef Talent Network

Work with Experienced Japanese Chefs Who Understand the Field

Experienced in

  • Sushi
  • Kaiseki
  • Izakaya
  • Ramen
  • More

Fluent in

  • Japanese
  • English
  • Familiar with international kitchens and multicultural teams
  • Pre-screened by Washoku Agent’s expert recruitment team
  • Photos and bios available upon request
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the minimum duration for a short-term assignment?

Typically 1 week, depending on your needs and location.

Yes! We frequently work with restaurants across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Yes, most recipe development and supervision projects can be done online via video calls and documentation.
We can support paperwork and preparation, and advise on best practices, but visa sponsorship must be arranged by the client.

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