Brandon Sabatier, the lead cook at Bistreaux in the Maison Dupuy Hotel, realizes the importance of being a positive role model for his son.

“He motivated me to want to change and do something different,” says Sabatier. New Orleans’ vibrant hospitality industry has helped Sabatier develop his career, starting off as a Café Reconcile student and working his way up to the position of lead cook.

“New Orleans will always be home,” Sabatier says – a reality that wouldn’t possible without the impact of tourism. Watch Sabatier discuss his career evolution below!