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Courtney Guidry Robeaux
DESI VEGA’S STEAKHOUSE NORTHSHORE AND APRÉS LOUNGE
As Events Manager for Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore and Aprés Lounge, Courtney Guidry Robeaux is the face of customer service for the restaurant and lounge. She coordinates all events at the restaurant, offering an exquisite ambiance and fine dining experience for cocktail parties, business meetings and milestone celebrations, handles day-to-day operations and is the VIP Host for Aprés Lounge.
Courtney comes from a long line of all stars in the hospitality industry. Born and raised on the Westbank, she grew up cooking, serving, and hosting events at her family’s catering venue, La Maison Creole, in Harvey. Courtney’s grandmother and grandfather opened their establishment in 1979, and for forty years, her family thrived in a successful hospitality business where weddings, corporate events and family celebrations were held. They also provided off-site catering at numerous venues, such as The National World War II Museum, Gallier Hall and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Under the direction of her father, Glenn Guidry, Proprietor and Executive Chef of La Maison Creole, Courtney began learning the ropes of running a successful business in the service industry. She graduated from Immaculata High 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 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 businesses are successful, and they’ve given so many employment opportunities to people all over Louisiana. They treat each of their staff members as family. Their work ethic, combined with their compassion for people, is unprecedented, and they have given me an incredible opportunity to be a part of their team.”
Helping her clients organize their monumental occasions, watching the event come to fruition and serving them and their guests is fun and fulfilling for Courtney. She has a heart for serving others, and the hospitality industry allows 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.