Introducing the Smile Keeper! A huge kitchen in the middle of the office!? A full look at SUNNY SIDE UP GROUP’s newly renovated office

Hello! I’m Hirahara, a Smile Keeper.

Click here to read an article introducing a day in the life of a Smile Keeper.

Smiles are born in the central kitchen! A close look at a day in the life of the Smile Keeper, who supports our daily “fun commotion”!
https://blog.ssu.co.jp/blog/18721/

SUNNY SIDE UP GROUP’s office reopened with a full renovation on January 24, 2020, after about two months of construction.! The concept is the “central kitchen.” It has already been six months since opening. Today, we would like to reintroduce our new office.,Once again,!

1. Entrance

The entrance, which serves as the gateway to the office, features a bright design that is characteristic of SUNNY SIDE UP. Egg-inspired lighting and an original company introduction video displayed on a large screen welcome guests and members.

From SUNNY SIDE UP’s brand book to the trophies and plaques we have received over the years, the space is filled with items that help you get to know us.

2. Central Kitchen

The large kitchen in the middle of the office is the “central kitchen.”

Just as ingredients and chefs gather from around the world to create the best cuisine, we want this office to be a branding hub where people and ideas come together to create new “fun commotion.”

A wide selection of free drinks and snacks, including coffee, tea, juice, and milk

A coffee server, water server, ice maker, and refrigerator are provided, so you can enjoy a variety of drinks. Cookies and chocolate are also available for when you crave something sweet between tasks. With an original mug or Hydro Flask in hand, you can chat with others or work at the counter—it is a space where you can feel as though you are in a café.

All-you-can-eat tamago kake gohan (rice with raw egg)!

And above all, the highlight of the central kitchen is this “all-you-can-eat tamago kake gohan” service. You can enjoy freshly cooked, piping-hot rice with fresh eggs. We also provide ochazuke seasonings and furikake, so each member enjoys customizing it in their own way.

Some members even create original egg-based recipes!

Office-time ideas devised by our members! Easy recipe: “Microwave Omurice”
https://blog.ssu.co.jp/blog/19633/

Cheers with beer on Fridays!

Every Friday from 15:00 we celebrate “Happy Friday!”, and you can enjoy beer in the office. As a reward for a week of hard work, members raise a toast together!
*Currently suspended temporarily as an infection-control measure.

In the kitchen, we aim to create a place where people can communicate beyond departmental and company boundaries, generate new ideas and projects, and relax.

3. Focus Booths

After switching from assigned desks to free seating, members can choose any seat depending on their tasks and mood for the day. Among the various desks, what stands out are these focus booths! As the name suggests, these are desks you can use when you want to focus on your work. “It really helps you get things done!”, making it a very popular space.

4. Media Lab

This space, unique to a PR company, allows you to check the latest trends and information. Newspapers include both the morning and evening editions every day, and magazines range from fashion titles to weekly magazines, covering a wide variety of genres.

In addition, the many monitors lined up on the ceiling constantly stream footage from major TV networks, so you can check the latest information at any time.

5. Inspiring Quotes from Around the World

At the entrance to each meeting room, we have designed inspiring quotes from around the world. Because we work in PR and communication—making full use of “words”—these designs reflect our desire to value language. When you happen to see them during a meeting, they lift your spirits and put you in a positive frame of mind.

Here is a small selection from the quotes designed for approximately 16 meeting rooms!

The words make the world. (Words create the world)

Words are indispensable in PR. As PR professionals, this expresses our desire to create an exciting world with a variety of words.

Crack your egg. (Break out of your shell.)

These words encourage you to stay positive: do not set limits, and take on various challenges with the mindset of continually discovering a new you.

In addition, the office features a full lineup of famous quotes submitted by members. As you walk around the office, you may find yourself looking for your favorite phrase.

6. Screen

The large screen in the center of the 8th-floor office is planned to be used for morning meetings and for talks in the conference program “EGG”.

At present, we are refraining from using it as a measure against COVID-19, but we are planning to hold internal networking events and other initiatives that enable communication across departments!

It has already been six months since the office renovation. Many members are currently working remotely, but we are all looking forward to the day when the office is bustling with people again as soon as possible.