Discover opportunities in Japan's thriving food and beverage industry
Ichizen Fura Meshi • Tokyo
¥250,000 - ¥300,000/month
Ramen Ichiraku • Osaka
¥220,000 - ¥280,000/month
Sakura Kitchen • Kyoto
¥180,000 - ¥220,000/month
Start your career in Japan with the Specified Skilled Worker visa program. We connect you with top employers who sponsor your visa.
The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa allows foreigners to work in Japan's food service industry for up to 5 years, with possibility of extension.
Japanese language skills (N4 level) + relevant experience or training
We match your skills with 500+ SSW-approved employers
Complete assistance from application to arrival in Japan
Sushi Restaurant • Tokyo
¥200,000 - ¥240,000/month
Ramen Chain • Osaka
¥230,000 - ¥280,000/month
Expert guidance to transition smoothly into Japan's food service industry
Japanese-style resume optimization
Mock interviews in Japanese and English
Personal guidance for career transitions
Personal sessions with industry experts
Japan-ready resume formats
Mock interviews with feedback
Post jobs and find skilled international workers for your restaurant
Pre-screened workers with verified skills and visa eligibility
Fill positions in days, not months
Complete SSW visa handling and documentation
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Top opportunities in Japan's food service industry
Ichizen Fura Meshi • Tokyo
¥280,000/month
Premium sushi restaurant seeking experienced chef. Visa sponsorship available.
Ramen Ichiraku • Osaka
¥250,000/month
Authentic ramen shop needs skilled chef. Training provided.
Sakura Kitchen • Kyoto
¥200,000/month
Entry-level kitchen position with growth opportunities. Training included.
"Found my dream sushi chef job in Tokyo within 2 weeks! FoodWork Japan made the SSW visa process so easy."
Dinesh P.
Sushi Chef • Tokyo
"The career support team helped me transition from hotel work to a ramen chef. Now I earn 40% more!"
Maria S.
Ramen Chef • Osaka
"As a restaurant owner, I found 3 amazing chefs through FoodWork Japan. Highly recommended!"
Kenji T.
Restaurant Owner • Kyoto
"Found my dream sushi chef job in Tokyo within 2 weeks! FoodWork Japan made the SSW visa process so easy."
Dinesh P.
Sushi Chef • Tokyo
"The career support team helped me transition from hotel work to a ramen chef. Now I earn 40% more!"
Maria S.
Ramen Chef • Osaka
"As a restaurant owner, I found 3 amazing chefs through FoodWork Japan. Highly recommended!"
Kenji T.
Restaurant Owner • Kyoto
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Connecting global talent with Japan's hospitality industry
We bridge the gap between international workers and Japan's thriving food & beverage industry. Our platform specializes in matching skilled professionals with restaurants, hotels, and cafes across Japan.
Founded with a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities, we support both job seekers and employers through every step of the process.
Serving candidates from 15+ countries
All positions verified and pre-screened
Multilingual assistance throughout