Sophia Kang
Assistant Manager
Four Seasons Tenure
- Since 2013
- First Four Seasons Assignment: Basilico at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel)
Employment History
- Manhattan Bar at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel); Basilico at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel)
Education
- Baewha Women’s University, Seoul
Birthplace
- Incheon, Korea
Languages Spoken
- English, Korean
Sophia Kang was introduced to the vibrant bar scene as part of Manhattan Bar's pre-opening team back in 2014 at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel). Piqued by the art and magic of bartending, she seized the opportunity to train as a bartender while juggling her role as a service staff member at Manhattan.
Not one to be easily deterred, she faced uphill challenges with determination and passion to perfect her craft. This tenacity and passion continued to propel her up the ranks as she took over the position of Head Bartender from her mentor, Cedric Mendoza, and she became the first and only female bartender in the World’s 50 Best Bars #15 and Asia’s 50 Best Bars #6.
During her tenure as Head Bartender at One-Ninety Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Sophia spearheaded the cocktail creation process for the Polaroids of Singapore menu in 2025, while also encouraging and guiding her team to contribute to the ideation and development of several cocktails – a project that showcased her creativity, leadership, and deep understanding of local flavours.
Today, Sophia serves as Assistant Manager of One-Ninety Restaurant, continuing to build on her leadership experience while shaping exceptional dining and bar experiences. A familiar figure in the local and international bar community, she also participated in numerous regional competitions, seminars, and guest shifts at renowned bars around the world.
When she is not shaking things up behind the bar, Sophia enjoys travelling, catching up on Korean and American dramas, and hunting down new coffee and drink spots with her friends. Her favourite must-have cocktail is a good old-fashioned Whiskey Sour – simple, sophisticated, and with an edgy sharpness – an apt reflection of her personality.
