WashokuJob

“Japanese Cuisine × Overseas” Specialized Job Posting Service

Bring world-class
Washoku chefs to your restaurant.

The job posting platform connecting skilled Japanese cuisine professionals seeking opportunities abroad with restaurants worldwide. A simple, posting-fee-only plan supports your successful hire.

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120+Chefs placed
50+Countries
JP/ENBilingual job ads

About WashokuJob

WashokuJob is a specialized online job platform operated by Trinity Blue Labs Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore. Our dedicated operations team in Tokyo facilitates connections between skilled Japanese cuisine professionals seeking opportunities overseas and restaurants worldwide in search of authentic Washoku talent. Since our launch, over 120 chefs have been successfully matched with employers in more than 50 countries.

Headquarters

Trinity Blue Labs Pte. Ltd.

105 Cecil Street #24-02 THE OCTAGON
069534 Singapore
Director: Yuichi Kori

Operating Team

WashokuJob G.K.

x-Bridge Global 2F, 3-1-3 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 Japan
Representative Director: Yuichi Kori
agent@washokujob.com

Why Restaurants Choose WashokuJob

Posting fee only, no success fee

Point 01

Posting fee only — no success fee.

A simple pricing structure with no hidden costs. As soon as a candidate applies, we notify you, and you communicate with them directly afterward. No additional fees are charged when you make a hire.

Point 02

Specialized in Washoku — experienced talent.

WashokuJob focuses specifically on Japanese cuisine within the food and beverage industry. Chefs, head chefs, hall staff, and managers with real Washoku experience are registered with us.

Registrants specialized in Washoku
Bilingual JP/EN job ads

Point 03

Bilingual job ads in Japanese and English.

Your job advertisement is created in both Japanese and English. Before publication, we send you a preview PDF (JP/EN) for your approval, so your restaurant’s appeal reaches chefs accurately, anywhere in the world.

Our Fees

Our standard “Fixed Fee Plan” requires full payment in advance, prior to publication of your job advertisement. The fee is determined by the desired posting duration, billed in U.S. dollars (USD). To extend your listing beyond the original period, simply purchase an additional plan.

Plan 1

$2,000USD

  • Posting period: 1 month
  • DM to job seekers: 1 time

Plan 3

$3,000USD

  • Posting period: 3 months
  • DM to job seekers: 3 times
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Plan 6

$4,000USD

  • Posting period: 6 months
  • DM to job seekers: 6 times

Plan 12

$6,000USD

  • Posting period: 12 months
  • DM to job seekers: 12 times

* DM (Direct Message) is sent to registered job-seeking chefs once a month.

Inquire About This Plan

From Posting to Hiring

STEP 1

Inquiry

Reach out via the form below. Upon receiving your inquiry, we arrange an online consultation to discuss your hiring needs.

STEP 2

Documents Provided

We provide a draft agreement, a Job Description (JD) form, and a sample job ad — all available in both Japanese and English.

STEP 3

Submit JD & Images

You complete the JD form and submit the photos you would like to use in the job advertisement.

STEP 4

Agreement & Payment

Upon signing the agreement, we issue an invoice. Once payment is confirmed, we begin creating your job listing.

STEP 5

Preview & Go Live

We send you a preview PDF of the job posting (JP/EN). Upon your approval, the ad goes live on the WashokuJob platform.

STEP 6

Applications Forwarded

As applications come in, we forward each candidate’s details — name, contact, years of experience, specialty, and language ability.

STEP 7

Reach Out to Candidates

Contact candidates directly. Request the documents you need for selection (CV, work history, photos of dishes and knives, etc.) and proceed with interviews.

STEP 8

Offer & Successful Hire

Send a formal offer letter to your chosen candidate. Once both parties sign and agree, the hire is finalized. Please inform WashokuJob of the confirmed start date.

Service available worldwide

Available Worldwide.

North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania —
Japanese restaurants in every region are welcome to use WashokuJob.
The talent that will shape your restaurant’s future is waiting here.

Successful Hiring Tips

To ensure a smooth hiring process and secure top Washoku talent, we recommend the following best practices.

A Mutual Selection Mindset

Remember that candidates are evaluating your offer just as much as you are evaluating them. If applicants feel uncertain, it can lead to declined offers or other issues.

Set Clear Expectations

Clearly state the expected hiring timeline; available support such as visa sponsorship, housing/relocation assistance, insurance, and paid holidays; and compensation and bonus structures. Transparency builds trust and attracts more applicants.

Communicate Proactively

Respond to inquiries quickly and keep in regular contact throughout the process. Delays may cause candidates to feel uncertain and decline your offer.

Cultural Sensitivity: Japanese Modesty

Japanese candidates may understate their language ability. “I don’t speak English” may mean they genuinely cannot, are simply being modest, or can hold a conversation but aren’t fluent. Please assess language proficiency directly during the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. WashokuJob is not a recruitment or placement agency. Due to legal restrictions, we do not screen, interview, or evaluate candidates. Our role is to provide a job listing platform that connects employers with potential candidates.
Unfortunately, no. Visa applications and related procedures must be handled independently. We recommend consulting with your legal or immigration advisor.
No. Under Japanese labor laws, it is prohibited to indicate preferences regarding age, gender, or other personal attributes in job advertisements.
If your posting period ends without applications, you may extend your listing by purchasing a new Fixed Fee Plan.
Interviews are generally conducted online using video conferencing tools (such as Zoom), arranged flexibly to suit both schedules.

Contact Us

The talent that will shape your restaurant’s future is waiting.
Get in touch today — our team will respond within two business days.

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Disclaimer

WashokuJob is a job advertisement platform, not a recruitment agency. Our role is limited to publishing your job postings and forwarding applications from interested candidates. We do not intervene in the selection process or hiring decisions. We are not responsible for any issues or disputes that may arise between your company and applicants during or after the selection process. In the event a hired candidate withdraws or resigns shortly after joining, no refunds or replacements will be provided under any of our plans.