Hospitality Investment Training

NOCHI’s Hospitality Investment Training (HIT) program empowers workers within the hospitality ecosystem by providing comprehensive opportunities to enhance and expand their skills. Designed to address a significant gap in the industry, HIT focuses on structured career development, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of workforce growth.

Through these customized programs, employers can elevate their teams with specialized training that redefines industry standards and creates a new benchmark for excellence. Together, we can invest in the future of hospitality.

Check out examples of our current programs to see what we can do for you:

Learning Skills for Life Viking River Cruises Sodexo Live! Aramark Collegiate Hospitality

LEARNING SKILLS FOR LIFE

Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LSFL) Fellowship at NOCHI 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.

Participants receive hands-on training that covers basic spirits and industry skills, food safety, and other bartending fundamentals. They also receive job readiness training, including a range of important professional skills such as interview preparation and conflict resolution. Fellows can use this program as a launchpad to build careers in the New Orleans food industry and beyond.

This completely free class is for those with no previous bartending experience and takes place Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm. Lunch is included.

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VIKING RIVER CRUISES

NOCHI partners with Viking River Cruises to offer an immersive, hands-on training experience for new hires joining the Viking Mississippi River Cruise team. This comprehensive 5-day program equips participants with the skills and confidence to excel in their roles while preparing them for life aboard the ship. Included is a 2-day, 12-hour functional training segment that simulates the demands of onboard work, ensuring trainees are fully prepared for the unique challenges of cruise ship operations.

Training is tailored to specific roles, providing targeted expertise. Restaurant and bar staff work with NOCHI trainers to master food and wine service, menu and spirit knowledge, and the principles of exceptional hospitality. Housekeeping staff train in a campus-based mock stateroom provided by Viking, focusing on stateroom servicing, chemical safety, and waste management. Culinary staff learn to prepare Viking’s onboard menus, achieving ServeSafe certification, and understanding proper waste protocols. The program concludes with an onboard tour of the Viking Mississippi, where trainees familiarize themselves with their new environment alongside HIT instructors.

SODEXO LIVE!

Sodexo Live!, the renowned hospitality partner to some of the world’s most iconic venues, has joined forces with NOCHI to reinvigorate the city’s hospitality industry. This dynamic collaboration is designed to upskill workers, expand career opportunities, and cultivate the next generation of hospitality professionals.

The partnership offers professional development training for Sodexo Live! team members at NOCHI, focusing on specialized skills like knife techniques, sauce making, and front-of-house excellence. NOCHI students also gain access to exclusive paid internships and immersive on-the-job experiences at premier Sodexo Live! properties, including the Caesars Superdome and the National WWII Museum. One student per cohort have the chance to participate in a week-long training in Paris, working alongside world-class chefs at Michelin-starred venues and Sodexo’s flagship properties.

With workshops like the free "Taste of Hospitality" series, this initiative also serves the wider hospitality community by equipping frontline staff for New Orleans' marquee events. Together, Sodexo Live! and NOCHI are setting a new standard for training and career development, solidifying New Orleans as a global hub of culinary and hospitality excellence.

ARAMARK COLLEGIATE HOSPITALITY

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality established a program with NOCHI to deliver focused, flexible training designed to prepare new hires for success in their roles. Through a combination of onsite and offsite sessions, NOCHI provides intensive training tailored to Aramark’s specific needs, with programs ranging from 5 to 8 hours. This approach ensures that new team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to uphold Aramark’s high standards of hospitality and service.

Led by industry experts, the training covers essential aspects of the job. Participants are guided through the fundamentals of hospitality and service, emphasizing best practices and conducting knowledge assessments to reinforce learning and ensure standards are met. NOCHI also provides hands-on instruction in food safety, preparation, and handling, with a focus on knife skills and compliance with industry regulations. Together, these training sessions empower new hires to deliver exceptional service and maintain the quality that defines Aramark.

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