株式会社和食エージェント – Washoku Agent Inc – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Founded in 2019 and headquartered at 32 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a team of 4 employees
• Specializes in supporting Japanese chefs (including sushi chefs, kaiseki specialists, and teppanyaki experts) seeking international careers in traditional cuisine
• Provides tailored guidance for culinary professionals currently in Japan or abroad, addressing country-specific challenges in overseas employment
• Focuses on mitigating employer conflicts through pre-placement research and transparent information sharing about international work environments
• Emphasizes holistic career planning that considers family needs and lifestyle adjustments for overseas relocation

Specializations

• Placement of traditional Japanese culinary experts (sushi, kaiseki, washoku) in global hospitality venues
• Career transition support for experienced chefs and young professionals seeking international opportunities
• Cross-cultural mediation for Japanese culinary staff working in diverse international kitchen environments
• Recruitment for specialized roles including iron grill chefs (teppanyaki), izakaya managers, and dining hall staff in overseas Japanese restaurants

Services & Approach

• Personalized career consultations combining culinary expertise analysis with international market intelligence
• Conflict prevention advisory service addressing legal, cultural, and contractual differences in target countries
• Global job matching system aggregating opportunities from Japanese restaurants worldwide since 2019
• Comprehensive relocation support including documentation review and country-specific employment regulation briefings