Brian Nyamara took 2nd place in the 2019 Distell Inter Hotel Challenge Wine Steward category
Brian represented The Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg in the competition
When I was younger I would never have imagined my life the way it turned out; working at one of the world’s leading hotels!
My career started working at Nino’s coffee shop where I worked for five years. I got my qualification as a Barista through and accreditation with Ciro Coffee Academy. After my journey at Nino’s I knew that life wanted more from me and I was ready to venture forward and learn more, experience new things and grow not only in a professional environment but personally as well. I then got a rare opportunity at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg,, where I started as a Barman but soon moved to our fine dining restaurant, Grei, where I joined the sommelier team led by Lloyd Jusa.
At the age of 29 I feel like I have so much more to learn and give. My career is just getting started and I cannot wait for the opportunities that arise.