SG&SONS Inc. Director
Takumi Hoshi
"we’re deeply committed to understanding our clients and delivering the best service possible."
ーー What inspired you to work at SG Group?
I was 25 at the time and exploring opportunities to work abroad. A bartender friend introduced me to Shingo Gokan, the founder of SG Group, and that connection eventually led me here.
ーー What is your current role and responsibilities?
I currently serve as the Director of SG Group's subsidiary, SG&SONS Co., Ltd. My background and skills as a bartender allow me to contribute in several areas, including:
•Consulting services
•Drink menu development
•Liquor production
•Event appearances
•Catering services
•Product development and sales
ーー What is important to you in your work?
In all my work, I value the philosophy of “sanpo-yoshi,” ensuring that both we and our clients are satisfied while also creating a positive impact on society. We’re still on our way, but we’re deeply committed to understanding our clients and delivering the best service possible.
ーー What makes SG Group attractive??
SG Group is a diverse team of talented individuals, each with unique strengths. We learn from one another, complement each other's skills, and together create a stronger organization. Beyond traditional operations, the consulting team I belong to, called SG Mission, allows us to reimagine what it means to be a “daytime-working bartender,” offering a new approach to how bartenders work. Additionally, we have numerous opportunities to collaborate with various brands and companies, which broadens our expertise significantly.
Personal Bio
•2010: Entered the culinary industry as a chef at Azamino Ukai-tei in Yokohama, where I learned both French and Japanese cuisine.
•2013: Began my career as a bartender at Bar Jusakon in Sagamihara.
•2014: Joined ANA InterContinental Tokyo, working as a bartender at MIXX Bar & Lounge.
•2016: Moved to Shanghai to work at SG Group’s first bar, Speak Low, under the mentorship of Shingo Gokan.
•2018: Promoted to Head Bartender at Speak Low.
•2022: Joined SG Group’s Tokyo External Business Division, contributing to the expansion and innovation of drink culture beyond the traditional bar setting.
•2024: Appointed as a Director at SG&SONS Co., Ltd.