NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOPSI Hotel, operated by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of Adam Korbel as its new Executive Chef. A culinary leader with two decades of experience, the hotel shares that Korbel will oversee all culinary operations across the hotel, including the signature restaurant Public Service and rooftop bar Above the Grid.
Korbel most recently served on the Impact Team for Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the company’s corporate food and beverage task force. In this role, he traveled across the country to lead kitchen transitions, onboard new culinary leaders, institute operational procedures, and rebuild food and beverage teams at numerous Crescent-managed properties. He was also responsible for developing and implementing banquet and outlet menus, standardizing recipes and specs, and ensuring consistency with Crescent’s culinary standards.
“Chef Adam has played an instrumental role across our portfolio, improving operational consistency, mentoring culinary teams and shaping our F&B standards,” said Alfio Celia, vice president of food & beverage at Crescent Hotels & Resorts in a release about the announcement. “We are excited for him to bring his creative vision and leadership to NOPSI Hotel.”
A New Orleans native, Korbel is said to blend Southern heritage with global technique, bringing a refined yet approachable style to each menu. At NOPSI, he will reimagine culinary offerings with a focus on seasonality, local sourcing, and memorable dining experiences.
“I’m honored to step into this role at this iconic property,” said Korbel. “It’s a special place brimming with opportunity, and I’m looking forward to crafting menus that are bold, locally-inspired and uniquely NOPSI.”
Korbel is a graduate of Delgado’s Culinary Arts Program and has received industry accolades throughout his career, including being named one of the Best Chefs of Louisiana (2018) and having his recipes featured in the East Coast/West Coast Cookbook.
NOPSI Hotel is located at 317 Baronne St. in New Orleans. For more information, visit the website.
