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.