Our Team:
Alex Jennings
General Manager
Alex is a Metairie native, and a proud Jesuit graduate. Alex began his restaurant career at Delta Marina Restaurant as a dishwasher and busser at 16 years old. Alex comes from a family of River Boat Piolets and worked Port Ship Service in Arabi. Alex then returned to Restaurants starting as a busser, working his way to server, bartender, and then manager at Brisbi's restaurant. Alex spent 5 years there and then was a part of the opening team at Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks in Metairie and was recently promoted to manager!
Alex is a big sports fan and specifically loves all things Purple & Gold!
Monique Siegrist
Events & Office Manager
Monique Roussel Siegrist began her hospitality career over 20 years ago with the Walt Disney World Company and has managed restaurants in Orlando, Atlanta, and Miami Beach. Monique also owned and operated a restaurant in Santa Rose Beach, FL before returning to her hometown of Metairie to assist long-time friend Desi in opening of his Metairie location. Monique loves utilizing her customer service skills planning special events as the Event Manager. She is also passionate about utilizing her Master's Degree in Human Resources for the benefit of the amazing team at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks Restaurant.
Monique loves her family, swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. And don't hold it against her, but she is a Tampa Bay Bucs fan!!!
Emily Lyons
Operations Manager
Emily is a Metairie native and a Mount Carmel Academy purple butterfly alumna. She has worked as a server and bartender before managing at Three B’s Burger & Wine Bar. During which, she fell in love with the restaurant industry. She’s currently pursuing a degree from UNO in the Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Administration program.
