Melissa Carver is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as an Executive Recruiter and Executive Hospitality Recruiter at Gecko Hospitality since July 2022, Melissa previously held significant management roles, including General Manager at U Restaurants, Novo Cucina from April 2016 to May 2022, and Service Manager at URestaurants from April 2014 to April 2016. Prior positions include Beverage Manager at CCHG/Culinary Concepts Hospitality Group, Cook Hall, and Food & Service Manager at CCHG/Market By Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Painting and minors in Psychology and Art History from Georgia Southern University, earned between 1996 and 2000.