In early 2018, Wiggins left Sylvain and joined the opening team at The Elysian Bar at the new Hotel Peter & Paul, ranked number five among Bon Appetit’s 10 Best New Restaurants in 2019. 

Today, Wiggins serves as Café Reconcile as Chief Culinary Officer and Executive Chef brining not only her culinary passion but desire to mentor and train young people, preparing them for personal and professional ambitions as they transition into the workforce.   

As Executive Chef, Wiggins ensures the best possible environment for teaching, learning, and personal growth for Reconcile Interns and Alumni within all restaurant operations of the organization. She leads the Café Reconcile culinary experience, ensuring the philosophy behind the café menu and dining experience is fully integrated into the organization’s workforce training experience all while preserving its traditional New Orleans fare.  Through this effort, Chef has established Café Reconcile as one of New Orleans’ most recognized eateries including its feature in The New York Times 2023 Restaurant List.  

In concert with Café Reconcile’s commitment to equity and inclusion, Wiggins is dedicated to initiatives that bring attention to and eliminate inequities in the restaurant industry. She aims to affect change and create more equitable work environments that respect and reward the talents and contributions of all workers within a creative, diverse, and dynamic industry.

“At Café Reconcile, we are not only creating a meal and memorable dining experience. We have the ability to change lives by supporting young people who are chasing their dreams,” said Wiggins. “I’m inspired to craft a culture that empowers young people to acquire the skills that will set them on the path to a career. But equally important is the opportunity for Reconcile to set the example, standard, and expectation for a hospitality industry culture for our community that values and respects all, no matter the position someone holds.”