Sébastien Le Goff

A highly talented and respected veteran of the Vancouver restaurant scene, Sebastien Le Goff brings one-of-a-kind expertise to the Cactus operations management team.

At Cactus Restaurants, Le Goff works with the front of house team to continue to build the 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 has been a key team member for Cactus Club’s newest location at English Bay and the collection’s highly anticipated opening at Coal Harbour in March 2013.

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.  Most recently, he served as General Manager for db bistro moderne 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 Lumière and Feenies; Restaurant and Wine Director at CinCin; and various roles at select Oliver Bonacini Group restaurants.

Le Goff has achieved numerous professional accolades, including: BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Induction – Industry Award, Front Of House (2012); Western Living Sommelier of the Year (2008); Vancouver Magazine Wine Awards judge (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Wine Access Magazine national wine awards judge (2006); and the BCRFA (British Columbia Restaurant Food Association) & ISG (International Sommelier Guild) Sommelier of the Year award (2006).