Stefanie Hehn never pictured herself having a career in wine. Now the master sommelier at Hamburg’s Lakeside restaurant, Hehn initially studied at a hospitality training program, thinking she might work in reception or finance. After working in Laudensacks Parkhotel’s restaurant as part of the program, however, Hehn realized that being part of a guest’s culinary experience was especially rewarding.
“I never thought about going into the restaurant part of [the business], but it was the best part,” Hehn says...