Melissa Vigilance

Melissa Vigilance is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as the Back of House Manager at Restaurant Associates since July 2023. Previous roles include Kitchen Manager at Urbane, Sous Chef at OTG Management, and Junior Sous Chef at Restaurant Associates, where strategic collaboration on events and sustainability initiatives were key contributions. Melissa also served as Lead Cook, focusing on training and quality standards. Early experience includes a position as a Barista at Starbucks, contributing to training and operational efficiency. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management and an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University, alongside a high school diploma in Civil Engineering from Brooklyn Technical High School.