Industry Award Winner Sebastien Le Goff

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Service Director, Cactus Club Restaurants Ltd.
from the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame 2012
executive behind Cactus Club Coal Harbour visits
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Monday March 3 and 17

Highly talented and respected veteran of the Vancouver restaurant scene, Sebastien Le Goff has recently brought his one-of-a-kind expertise to Cactus Club’s operations management team. With his exceptional understanding of tailored customer service and extraordinary hospitality, Sebastian has had quite an impact on the hospitality industry throughout his years.

Le Goff’s esteemed career as a sommelier and restaurant manager has been built in top rooms throughout Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Prior to his appointment with Cactus, Sebastian served as General Manager for db bistro moderne as well as at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino in Singapore, where he oversaw the opening and day-to-day operations of the restaurant.

Closer to home, Le Goff’s experience includes: Director of Operations and Beverage Manager with Uva Wine Bar and Cibo Trattoria, which during his tenure was voted “Best New Restaurant in Canada” in 2009 by enroute Magazine; Director of Operations and Wine Director at Lumiere and Feenies; Restaurant and Wine Director at Cin Cin; and various roles at select Oliver Bonacini Group restaurants.



At Cactus Club, Le Goff works with the front of house team to continue to build their reputable service program. As a decorated sommelier, he also works with the bar operations team on the wine and beverage program. Opening world class restaurants is a specialty for Le Goff, who recently assisted with the opening of the new Cactus Club at its iconic English Bay site.



Le Goff has received numerous professional accolades, including Western Living Sommelier of the Year in 2008, the BCRFA & ISG Sommelier of the Year award in 2006, has been a Vancouver Magazine Wine Awards judge for four consecutive years, and a Wine Access Magazine national wine awards judge in 2006.


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