Business Details
43 Years
experience
Welcome to Copeland's Of New Orleans - Authentic New Orleans Dining Since 1983
Founded in 1983, Copeland's Of New Orleans has been dedicated to delivering authentic New Orleans-inspired cuisine rooted in southern hospitality. Our restaurants blend Creole comfort and upscale dining, offering diverse menus that feature seafood, pasta, steaks, and signature desserts. Over 37 years, weve cultivated a culture prioritizing guest satisfaction, employee development, and community impact through our Al Copeland Foundation. As a multi-concept operator, we emphasize innovation in dining, event catering, and food manufacturing while maintaining strict adherence to quality and tradition.Our leadership team combines decades of industry expertise with a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring every location reflects our core values of integrity, passion, and service. With locations across Louisiana and corporate offices in Metairie, we continue expanding our legacy of hospitality while fostering career growth for over 30 years. Our approach integrates financial discipline, staff training programs, and community engagement initiatives to create sustainable success across our restaurant, hotel, and food production divisions.
Services
Multi-Concept Restaurants
Event Catering
Hotel Hospitality
Food Manufacturing
Cancer Foundation Support
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Weve specialized in New Orleans cuisine since 1983 with 8 Louisiana locations
- Our proprietary training programs develop career hospitality professionals
- We maintain strict quality control in scratch-cook kitchen operations
- Our foundation has funded 23 cancer immunotherapy trials since 2008
- We operate integrated food manufacturing and restaurant distribution
What people say
Rewarding environment
World-class talent
Pride to work
Support and motivation
Enjoyable career
Services
Multi-Concept Restaurants
Our restaurant portfolio includes Copeland's Of New Orleans, Cheesecake Bistro, and Nol Special Events. Each concept combines New Orleans culinary traditions with modern dining experiences. From casual family meals to formal celebrations, we offer menus featuring Creole specialties, steaks, seafood, and house-made desserts across 8 Louisiana locations.
Event Catering
Mirepoix Event Catering handles weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our services include menu customization, on-site coordination, and venue setup for occasions ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions at dedicated event spaces like St. Charles Coach House.
Food Manufacturing
Diversified Food Manufacturing produces Creole and Cajun-inspired products for wholesale distribution. Our facility creates ready-to-serve meals, spice blends, and restaurant-grade ingredients using proprietary recipes, supplying both our internal operations and external foodservice clients nationwide.
Hotel Hospitality
Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel provides lodging with local cultural experiences. Our Metairie hotel combines convenient accessibility with southern hospitality, featuring event spaces, shuttle services, and themed decor that reflects New Orleans' unique heritage.
Cancer Foundation Support
The Al Copeland Foundation funds cancer research at LSU Health Science Center. Since 2008, we've supported immunotherapy trials focused on Merkel Cell Carcinoma, achieving three successful remission cases while raising over $1.9 million for patient programs and treatment innovations.
People
Michelle Flick
Training Facilitator
With over 15 years at Copeland's Of New Orleans, Michelle transitioned from hostess to training leadership roles. She specializes in employee development programs and has implemented systems that improved staff retention and operational consistency across multiple restaurant locations.
Michael Berry
General Manager
A decade-long Copeland's Of New Orleans leader, Michael rose from serving roles to management. He oversees daily operations at Copeland's Of New Orleans Covington, focusing on quality control, team development, and maintaining the restaurant's reputation for exceptional Creole cuisine and service.
Susie Castro
Director of Employee Development
With 36 years of experience, Susie progressed from restaurant trainer to corporate leadership. She manages employee benefits and training programs that have reduced staff turnover while developing numerous managers through structured career advancement pathways.
Shari Albrecht
Chief Financial Officer
Starting as a hostess in 1983, Shari advanced through accounting roles to become CFO. She oversees financial operations across all ACI companies, implementing systems that have supported the group's expansion while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Keegan Cornwell
Director of Training
A 17-year veteran, Keegan developed from restaurant manager to training leadership. He redesigned operational training systems that standardized new hire processes and improved service consistency across Copeland's Of New Orleans' multi-concept operations.
Questions
What restaurant concepts do you operate?
We operate Copelands Restaurants, Cheesecake Bistro, Nol Special Events Venue, and Mirepoix Catering across Louisiana.
Do you offer catering services for special events?
Yes, Mirepoix Event Catering provides full-service options for weddings, corporate events, and private parties at multiple venues.
How can I apply for restaurant positions?
Visit our Careers page to explore management, hourly, and corporate opportunities at locations statewide.
What community initiatives do you support?
The Al Copeland Foundation funds cancer research, particularly immunotherapy trials at LSU Health Science Center since 2008.
Where are your locations?
Our restaurants and hotels operate in Metairie, Covington, Slidell, Kenner, Harvey, and Shreveport, Louisiana.
