Serving Up Hospitality

Serving Up Hospitality is a flexible, six-seminar series produced in partnership with New Orleans & Company designed to build professional and personal excellence in the hospitality industry. Each seminar will be offered twice, giving participants the freedom to attend sessions at your convenience. There's no need to commit to all six sessions consecutively - mix and match based on your interests and schedule.

Topics cover guest experience, body language and presence, the art of anticipation, communication, goal setting, time management, problem-solving and more.

And the best part? It’s completely free!

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Hospitality Leadership Academy

for new and aspiring managers

The NOCHI Hospitality Leadership Academy is a four-part series focused on the core skills that are essential for effective hospitality management.

Designed for new managers, aspiring managers, and frontline employees seeking to advance into leadership roles, in theses classes led by hospitality veteran Steve Woodruff, you will explore key concepts, tools, and strategies to thrive in today’s hospitality industry

Topics include:

Coaching & counseling
Food & beverage management by the numbers
Recipe for Recovery
Hospitality success

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Wednesday Walkthroughs

Two NOCHI students laughing in the Dining Lab kitchen

Join our Director of Admissions on a tour of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute! Learn about our six-month certificate program while exploring our teaching kitchens, classrooms, and event spaces. If you love food, our accelerated and completely unique program can fast-track your career and broaden your network. Financial assistance available.

Questions about your application? Not sure where to start? We'll help you with that, too! Drop in anytime.

Come explore!

March 4
10 - 11 AM

March 25
10 - 11 AM

April 8
10 - 11 AM

Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LS4L) is a training program that opens career pathways in bartending and hospitality while providing life skills to members of our New Orleans community. LS4L provides specialized spirits industry skills and develops life skills to help program graduates land high-quality industry jobs within NOCHI and Diageo’s large network of employer partners. There is no cost to participate.

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Bartending students making cocktails at individual bars in NOCHI's beverage lab

NOCHI is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

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New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI, or NO-kee) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in culinary & hospitality careers and passions. Through accessible, high-quality education and programs, NOCHI inspires and supports learners at all levels.