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株式会社和食エージェント – Washoku Agent Inc

Staffing & Recruiting |
Team Size
4 professionals
Founded
Est. 2019
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Specializations

Japanese Culinary Professionals Abroad
International Hospitality Careers
Traditional Japanese Cuisine Recruitment

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