Beverage director
Yuya Nagamine
"今日よりも明日を
より良くするために
工夫し、進化する"
ーー What inspired you to work at SG Group?
I started as a bartender in Yokosuka. Shingo Gokan, SG Group’s founder, once visited my bar as a guest bartender, broadening my perspective on the bar world to the global scale. Later, when I considered going independent, Gokan offered me a position as head bartender at The SG Club, which I eagerly accepted.
ーー What is your current role and responsibilities?
As SG Group’s Beverage Director, I focus on drink development, quality control, and bartender training.
ーー What is important to you in your work?
I strive for continuous improvement in all aspects, from cocktails to daily operations. Constant thinking and effort to evolve are key.
ーー What makes SG Group attractive?
The combination of hard work and fun, coupled with sharing dreams and ambitions, makes SG Group unique. The excitement of exploring uncharted territories is irresistible.
Personal Bio
I spent three years at a top-tier soccer school in Kagoshima, where I learned the value of daily effort and teamwork. After serving five and a half years as a medic in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, I began my bartending career in Yokosuka. Gaining experience in Tokyo bars and winning several cocktail competitions, I joined SG Group in 2019. Recognizing my palate and skill, Shingo Gokan appointed me as head bartender at The SG Club, where I contributed to achieving World’s and Asia’s 50 Best awards. Currently, as Beverage Director, I oversee quality control across eight locations and perform as a guest bartender internationally. My hobbies include working out and exploring restaurants, and I make it a daily routine to eat natto, yogurt, and onions everyday.