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B U S I N E S S School in 2003 and began working at Outback Steakhouse in Marrero, where her passion for service grew. Later, she enrolled at the University of New Orleans to pursue a hotel, restaurant and tourism degree. Courtney remembers her first HRT elective class as the deciding factor in her career choice. “Everything we discussed or learned in that class was specifically related to my experience with my family’s businesses, and it was so incredibly familiar and something I was so passionate about, I knew immediately that I wanted to make this my lifelong profession.” During her college years, Courtney was General Manager for another family restaurant, the Garden Room in Harvey. After graduating from UNO in 2008, she became the Event Coordinator and Operations Manager for La Maison Creole. Courtney moved to Covington in 2015 with her husband, David Robeaux Jr., and put her career on hold for three years as they welcomed their son (Davey, 4) and their daughter (Chloe, 2) to the world. Upon returning to the professional world, Courtney sought employment at a beautiful new venue known as the Aprés Lounge. Being employed by Shawn Breaud and Shane Songy
Courtney Guidry Robeaux
DESI VEGA’S STEAKHOUSE NORTHSHORE AND APRÉS LOUNGE As Events Manager for Desi Vega’s Steakhouse
has been a truly inspirational experience for her. “Watching these guys in action is amazing to see! Everything they touch turns to gold. All of their
Creole, in Harvey. Courtney’s grandmother and
businesses are successful, and they’ve given so
Northshore and Aprés Lounge, Courtney Guidry
grandfather opened their establishment in 1979,
many employment opportunities to people all over
Robeaux is the face of customer service for the
and for forty years, her family thrived in a successful
Louisiana. They treat each of their staff members
restaurant and lounge. She coordinates all events
hospitality business where weddings, corporate events
as family. Their work ethic, combined with their
at the restaurant, offering an exquisite ambiance
and family celebrations were held. They also provided
compassion for people, is unprecedented, and they
and fine dining experience for cocktail parties,
off-site catering at numerous venues, such as The
have given me an incredible opportunity to be a
business meetings and milestone celebrations,
National World War II Museum, Gallier Hall and the
part of their team.”
handles day-to-day operations and is the VIP Host
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
for Aprés Lounge. Courtney comes from a long line of all stars
Under the direction of her father, Glenn
Helping her clients organize their monumental occasions, watching the event come
Guidry, Proprietor and Executive Chef of La Maison
to fruition and serving them and their guests is
in the hospitality industry. Born and raised on the
Creole, Courtney began learning the ropes of
fun and fulfilling for Courtney. She has a heart for
Westbank, she grew up cooking, serving, and hosting
running a successful business in the service
serving others, and the hospitality industry allows
events at her family’s catering venue, La Maison
industry. She graduated from Immaculata High
her to do so in the most exciting ways.
Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore and Aprés Lounge are located at 1950 N. Hwy. 190 in Covington. 276-494, desivegasnorthshore.com. 68
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